Q&A Kelly Semrau, SC Johnson 1/4
SB: How do you decide which
of your business sites are most
suited to renewable energy investment?
Kelly Semrau (KS): We
review energy inputs at each
site alongside a variety of economic,
environmental and logistical factors.
The decision-making process is about
balancing company and commercial
considerations, environmental gains and
the contribution we can make to the
SC Johnson Q&A –
mapping out renewable
energy ambitions
In a world of increasingly unaffordable fossil fuels, the business case for
renewable energy is undisputable. The trouble is many companies don't
know where to start, which is why SB called on SC Johnson's Kelly Semrau
to offer some insight into the company's renewable investment projects.
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communities in which we operate.
We also consider how we manage
and minimise disruption and ideally a
project will have added local benefits
– for instance, the purchase and use of
available biomass that would otherwise
have been nothing more than a waste
product, like rice husks.
SB: Once a site has been selected
how do you determine which
form of renewable energy to use?
KS: This is a decision that involves
a variety of factors based on the
geography of a site. For instance, if you
had an open, high-wind area, the most
attractive option would likely be wind.
Biomass might make the most sense in
areas that have adequate and consistent
feedstock. The decision to use solar will
depend on the surface area available for
panels, as well as levels of sunlight.
Co-generation is only possible when
there is adequate use for the heat produced.
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