Energy Savings Programs and Safety
That Effect Our Planet
Caravan Ingredients commitment for a
better world is demonstrated throughout our facilities. This is
represented by the effects on our environment through our energy
savings programs within the last several years. Our goal is to
increase energy efficiencies by reducing utilities and omissions
while taking advantage of cost effective transportation.
Energy Conservation
Dolton,
IL- Energy efficiencies recognized on
water, natural gas and electricity were accomplished through an
automated controlled vacuum pump system which resulted in 29%
reduction in water, 23% in natural gas and 7% in electricity. The
environmental benefits associated with this new system reduced
natural gas combustion by lowering air pollutants (NOx and CO).
Additionally, the conservation of water directly reduced the
effluent discharge stream and its associated regulatory
charges.
Grandview,
MO- Inefficient steam jet systems which
consumed high levels of natural gas were replaced in the distilled
monoglyceride plant to reduce utilities by 90%. Emissions
ofCO2were reduced by 42% by manufacturing lactylates with NaOH
instead ofNa2CO3.Fluorescent lighting with motion sensors and insulated liquid
nitrogen lines contributed to energy conservation for
2006.
Totowa- T5
fluorescent lighting installed created a 12% reduction in green
house gases while in 2007 installation of solar cells will generate
a reduction in CO and capture state tax incentives.
Logistics-
Intermodal transportation is a cost-effective means to transfer
product through the utilization of two or more transportation
modes. Intermodal methods in the past few years within supply chain
have reduced transportation costs by burning less fuel and in turn,
reducing the level of pollutants emitted.
Safety
Caravan Ingredients promise is to
provide employees a safe environment by continually improving upon
where we are at today. Our safety performance over the past few
years has improved our OSHA rate overall from 18 to 5.
Communication and commitment from each employee are the keys to our
successful safety performance.