Image Caption: Ronnel Rajkaran, James White, Ernesto Acosta, Bheki Mthembu, Andrew Johnson, Bevin Munsamy and Horacio Ardiani
PPC Limited, South Africa’s top cement manufacturer, has partnered with Sturdee Energy to construct and manage 10MW solar plants for PPC’s Slurry and Dwaalboom Plants. This partnership is a step towards decreasing PPC’s reliance on traditional energy sources and moving towards a greener future.
Sturdee Energy is a prominent developer of renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, specialising in sustainable renewable energy solutions to promote economic growth and socio-economic development.
Ernesto Acosta, PPC’s Chief Operating Officer, stated, “The Power Purchase Agreement with Sturdee Energy is a significant milestone in PPC’s business transformation journey. By utilising solar energy, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also progressing our efforts to rebuild a profitable and sustainable PPC. This partnership reflects PPC’s commitment to responsible manufacturing.”
This initiative demonstrates PPC’s dedication to operating in an environmentally efficient manner while working towards sustainability goals. To learn more about PPC’s sustainability efforts and responsible manufacturing strategy, read the company’s latest Sustainability Report https://www.ppc.africa/investor-centre/reports?t=year-end&y=2020
