Evian's Bottling Efficiency Journey with Schneider Electric
Danone Evian's longstanding partnership with Schneider Electric dates back to 1994, founded on Schneider’s robust hardware solutions for the manufacturer’s distribution network.
Embarking on a journey to modernise its facilities, Danone Evian has, once again, enlisted Schneider Electric's expertise through its Service and Modernisation Plan.
As a leading producer of natural mineral water, Danone Evian is deeply committed to the sustainability and preservation of water resources, according to Gilles Meunier, Electrical Distribution Manager at Evian.
“Our business as mineral water producers is not only bottling this resource but above all preserving and protecting it,” he said.
With an eye on sustainability, Danone Evian’s facility in Évian-les-Bains, France, which boasts 14 production lines for 33 product variants, is undergoing a significant modernisation.
Schneider Electric is at the forefront, modernising Danone Evian’s electrical installations, bringing tangible improvements.
A sustainable partnership in motion
Danone Evian’s objective has been to enhance its bottling practices for safety, sustainability and efficiency.
- Increasing energy efficiency to achieve sustainability goals
- Reducing CO₂ emission by adopting circularity
- Controlling operating budget while achieving the highest possible uptime
- Maintaining the continuity of operations during modernisation work
Through a well-orchestrated plan, Schneider Electric took a holistic approach, starting with an EcoConsult audit to assess needs and identify upgrades, leading to substantial updates, including the introduction of advanced Schneider hardware solutions and the eco-friendly disposal of outdated equipment.
“As our clients and other global enterprise companies scale up their sustainability capabilities, we anticipate a growing need for precision technology and tools required to meet their evolving needs,” added Steve Wilhite, President, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business.
“This standard global reporting functionality will allow our clients to monitor their progress towards critical renewable energy goals such as pledges to consume 100% renewable energy by a specific date.”
The collaboration leveraged Schneider’s EcoStruxure platform to bolster operations with cutting-edge IoT architecture, critical for achieving comprehensive energy management and innovative automation within the food and beverage sector.
"This modernisation has enabled us to analyse the collected data in order to reduce our energy consumption at the industrial site,” Giles continued.
"Today, the site operates 100% on renewable energy, and since 2008, the company has reduced its energy consumption by 34% per water litre.”
Groundbreaking outcomes and future directions
The upgrade has revolutionised Danone Evian’s production lines, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of energy usage, which informs sustainable decisions that enhance efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.
- 34% reduction of energy in KWh per 1000 bottle preforms
- Estimated savings of 70 metric tons of CO₂* and 700m³ of water saved
- 14 production lines, 33 product types, from 75 centilitres glass bottles to the six-litre carboys
Opting to modernise rather than replace has saved considerable material, water and carbon dioxide emissions, underscoring the project's sustainability impact. Thanks to Schneider's EcoFit, Danone Evian has avoided manufacturing eight tonnes of material, saving 700m³ of water and 70 tons of CO₂.
The partnership between Schneider Electric and Danone Evian, founded on shared sustainability values, promises further advancements in environmentally friendly manufacturing practices.
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