Mars Wrigley, a leading Doublemint, Juicy Fruit, and Cool Air manufacturer, is implementing sustainable practices. The company’s Antipolo factory has installed a new biomass boiler, a thermal renewable energy source, to help it achieve its net zero goal by 2050. The biomass boiler reduces carbon emissions by approximately 679 tons, transitioning from diesel to rice husks sourced from nearby farmers. This move contributes to cleaner air and improves the livelihoods of local farmers.
“At Mars Wrigley, we aim to inspire moments of everyday happiness. To achieve this, we need a healthy planet where people can thrive. This is why we are proud to introduce a thermal renewable energy source to our plant, making our daily operations more sustainable so people can enjoy our products knowing they are made with the environment in mind,” shares Fernando del Castillo, Mars Wrigley Antipolo Factory Director.
“Actually nakakaproud kasi napabilang ka dito sa company na ‘to na may mga programang ganito na hitting two birds with one stone na nakakapagproduce ka ng output na target mo [and] at the same time nakakatulong ka sa environment na mapangalagaan ito (It makes me proud to be a part of a company with sustainability programs like this. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone. You’re able to produce your target output and at the same time help in taking care of the environment.),” says Athan Encanto, Utilities Team Lead of Mars Wrigley Antipolo Factory.
Mars Wrigley’s initiatives are part of the larger Mars Sustainable in a Generation Plan, which aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The roadmap aims to guide Mars in delivering science-based solutions that will significantly reduce its environmental impact.
“Nakakatulong na tayo sa iba and meron pa tayong panibagong naeendorse na projects na makakatulong sa generation na susunod sa atin (We are able to help others today and at the same time endorse new projects that will help the next generation),” shares Emil Cerrero, Maintenance Shift Lead.
“Mars is a global company and it has a global commitment to support sustainability. And at Mars Wrigley Antipolo, I think we are one step closer to living up to our purpose that in the world we want tomorrow, the planet is healthy,” shares Nica Aguila, Industrial Engineering and Supply Excellence Manager.
According to the Mars Sustainable in a Generation Plan 2022 Scorecard, Mars has reduced the GHG emissions of its total value chain by 8% compared to its 2015 baseline. The company owes this milestone to various sustainability actions, including innovations that help its plants transition away from fossil-fuel heat sources worldwide. With the introduction of a thermal renewable energy source in the Mars Wrigley Antipolo factory, the global company is progressing towards achieving its net zero ambition by 2050.
“Here at Mars, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. In the world we want tomorrow, the planet is healthy. I’m extremely proud of this project and the work that this team has done to bring the biomass boiler initiative project here in Antipolo and the long-lasting positive impact that we’ll have on the planet for future generations,” remarks del Castillo.
