Shop LC is Using Renewable Energy to Improve Global Supply Chain with Company-owned Solar Plant
65% of Shop LC products now made with 100% renewable energy
Our teams are continuously looking for innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint. The world needs to take climate change seriously.”— Sunil Agrawal, Managing Director VGLAUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As companies focus on renewable energy strategies, Shop LC and its parent company, Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL), are taking emissions seriously by launching their own solar plants for two of their manufacturing facilities.
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"This is an amazing achievement by the team. Each of these projects is progress," says Sunil Agrawal, Managing Director of VGL Global. "Our teams are continuously looking for innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint. The world needs to take climate change seriously. Each of us is doing our part to provide a sustainable planet for future generations.”
VGL is not only the parent to Shop LC, but also the primary manufacturer of product for the home shopping channel. The manufacturer creates about 65% of items sold by Shop LC. Every item sold provides a meal to a child in need through the Your Purchase Feeds program.
The focus on renewable energy and improved operation began in 2014. Solar panel were installed on the roof of the first manufacturing facility. Since then, the commitment has grown by commissioning a fully operational solar power generation project. The new plant takes VGL power capacity to 3.23 megawatts and will address 100% of power needs for the two facilities.
Surplus power will be donated to serve the needs of the local community.
“VGL supports Shop LC and we are making tremendous progress. Some projects are easier than others,” says Michelle Long, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for Shop LC. “For example, we are currently on the hunt for the ultimate sustainable packaging, if we crack this code, it will be a major win. Finding sustainable and eco-friendly solutions like this really add to our purpose of delivering joy"
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June 15, 2021