Why Switching to Solar Power is Good for Business

On the shores of Pulicat Lake in southeastern India, Gummidipoondi enjoys mostly sunny days from January through May. The rest of the year, this area averages about 20 sunny days per month, making it an ideal location for capturing solar energy.

Gummidipoondi is also home to one of Kemin’s manufacturing facilities, and the plant there was recently outfitted with 743 kWP solar panels. The 1,384 modules that were installed on the roofs of the buildings generate approximately 30% of the total power consumption for the Kemin facilities at that location.

Reducing carbon emissions through renewable energy sources has been a major focus of Kemin’s sustainability strategy. This is the fourth location across the globe where the company has installed solar panels. Kemin also installed solar panels at its headquarters in Des Moines, U.S., Herenthals, Belgium, and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Solar Energy is Good for People

A strong focus on sustainability attracts customers and attracts top talent. According to the same PWC study, 86 percent of employees prefer to support or work for companies that care about the same issues they do. Team members are very interested in ESG issues, and this can have a strong impact on their personal career choices

Team members who appreciate working for an environmentally friendly company feel that it aligns with their personal values of sustainability and responsibility towards the planet. Working for a sustainability-minded company can instill a sense of pride and purpose, knowing that their daily efforts contribute to a larger cause of environmental conservation.