Scottish Energy Minister visits the DSM Dalry Site to discuss recent investments in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects
Royal DSM, the global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has embarked on an ambitious multi-million pound investment plan for its vitamin manufacturing facility in Dalry, North Ayrshire that puts it at the cutting edge of sustainable manufacturing in Scotland.
DSM’s management of the Dalry-based manufacturing facility welcomed Scottish Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, today (20 March 2019) to learn more about the company’s sustainability strategy. The site celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2018 and is widely recognized as the global sustainability leader in Vitamin C (Quali®-C) manufacturing. The site also produces Vitamin B5 (Quali®-B).
Recently, Scottish Enterprise provided grants of £1.9m towards significant investments the company is making in energy efficiency projects on the site.
Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, said: “This investment shows DSM’s commitment to put sustainability at the forefront of its plans for future development and reflects the Scottish Government’s aims for industrial decarbonisation and to help companies to sustain and improve their competitiveness.
“The Scottish Government will always look to build strong working relationships with industries and companies investing in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects and I am really pleased to have the opportunity to hear of DSM’s experience today given their importance to the Ayrshire economy.”
DSM Nutritional Products Senior Vice President of Operations, Luca Rosetto commented “We believe that the global nutrition industry can only enjoy healthy, reliable and sustainable development through making choices that address the macro issues of health, climate and energy, resources and circularity hand-in-hand. Our Dalry site, alongside the rest of DSM’s global micronutrient production network, sets an example to the rest of the industry in demonstrating how this can be achieved to the benefit of us all.
"We were pleased to have been able to welcome Mr Wheelhouse on site today to learn more about our recent investments which have been supported by Scottish Enterprise and we look forward to the continued support from both Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government to meet the shared targets, aimed at lowering the carbon footprint of the Scottish economy.”
Paul Lewis, Managing Director of International Economic Development at Scottish Enterprise said: “DSM Global is focused on improving productivity through sustainability to remain competitive within its markets. Exporting 100% of its products to a global customer base, the company is a significant exporter, as well as a valuable inward investor and significant employer in the North Ayrshire area.
“The business is well on its journey towards sustainable and low carbon manufacturing and we look forward to continuing to work with the team at Dalry as it strives for further sustainable productivity.”
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Notes to editors
• Royal DSM is a global purpose-led, science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. With its products and solutions DSM addresses some of the world’s biggest challenges whilst creating simultaneously economic, environmental and societal value for all its stakeholders; customers, employees, shareholders, and society-at-large.
• DSM delivers innovative solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company was founded in 1902 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
• DSM has committed to reducing 30% of its greenhouse gas emissions from direct production and purchased energy in absolute terms by 2030 compared to 2016. DSM will decouple emissions from its growth through energy efficiency measures and sourcing more renewable electricity. As a complementary target, DSM will be purchasing 75% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with 41% already being renewable in 2018. The new targets have been reviewed and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and aligned with the Paris climate agreement. DSM is the first European company in its sector to join the group of almost 180 leading companies with validated science-based targets.
• DSM Dalry is the only vitamin C producer outside China, employing 350 FTEs and utilising over 200 local contractors.
• DSM Dalry has attracted public sector support from Scottish Enterprise in recent years including a £3.7 million of Regional Selective Assistance and further Environmental Aid grants totaling £1.9 million towards the sustainable manufacture of Vitamin C and Vitamin B5.
• DSM Dalry won the 2015 CEFIC European Responsible Care Award (environment category) in recognition of its Sustainability programme. In 2018, the site was given a commendation for its work on sustainability improvement by VIBES – the Scottish Environment Business Awards.