Site achieves zero emissions

The site produces wiring accessories and smart home solutions designed to enhance comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in homes. This achievement positions the Oiartzun facility as a national benchmark for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable manufacturing, reports the company.

Over the past five years, the 110-year-old plant has achieved a 42% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2019 levels, driven by a sustainability roadmap focused on electrification, automation, energy management, heat recovery, and process optimisation. The site has also eliminated fossil fuel use, operating entirely on renewable electricity generated on-site and from certified sources. 

The Oiartzun factory now meets 100% of its energy demand through renewables, supported by more than 580kWp of photovoltaic panels installed on-site. The factory also uses ABB building automation and energy management technologies to optimise lighting, heating, and power distribution across the site.

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