Unilever installs solar panel in distribution depot

Unilever Bangladesh has inaugurated its first solar panel installation for the warehouse depot in Bogura recently.

The multinational company started its journey to convert its distribution network to renewable energy in Bangladesh through this solar panel installation, said a press release.

It will produce 53,560 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and also help the company get closer to its long-term objective of cutting carbon emissions by 202 tonnes over the next 15 years. 

The company started to include renewable energy by installing solar on the roof of its largest production facility in Chattogram's Kalurghat just 11 years ago.

"We have carefully measured our greenhouse gas footprint to understand where our emissions come from and target our efforts on our journey to decarbonise our business," said Zaved Akhtar, chief executive officer of Unilever Bangladesh.

"We are keen to push this further in a joint quest towards net zero for Unilever," said Sebastian Groh, managing director of SOLshare.

Ruhul Quddus, supply chain director of Unilever Bangladesh, and Dilruba Ahmed, senior manager of national logistics, were present.