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ELECTRICITY
Scope 2: Energy Ef昀椀ciency and Renewable Energy
However, regenerating plastics for recycling is
Electricity consumption in our buildings and
energy intensive. Therefore, we are investing
processing facilities is signi昀椀cant, and we
in renewable energy to reach our goal of 100%
monitor and optimise it on an ongoing basis.
renewable electricity by 2030.
The distribution of electricity consumption
between our own buildings, transport/sorting,
The trends shown below are primarily the
and the production of recycled plastic granulate
result of variations in waste composition and
is shown in Figure 5.
the necessary sorting and recycling methods,
which require a variable amount of energy
(see Figures 6 and 7).
With the acquisition of RC Plast,
Marius Pedersen A/S has taken a further step into
the value chain – see the case story on page 20.
We will continue to focus on overall optimisation of energy use. In our forecasts for the
We aim to contribute to innovative solutions in the
coming years, we expect an increase in electri-
plastics industry through recycling, both addres-
city consumption due to our ongoing transition
sing current needs and supporting a future where
to electrically powered machinery in line with
plastics continue to meet essential functions.
our electri昀椀cation strategy.
Figure 5
Distribution of electricity consumption
52%
Sorting and
transport
Figure 6
Development in our
total electricity consumption
250
Marius Pedersen A/S
200
RC Plast
150
45%
Data are indexed with 2019 as index 100
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2024
2023
2022
0
2021
Administration
50
2020
3%
100
2019
Production of
recycled plastic
granulate
