Operational Changes and Reliability
 

Improvements Reduce Power Loads At our Millwood plant, our team’s problem-solving skills helped us innovate and streamline processes, improving operational efficiency. These improvements resulted in record plant reliability levels and the highest electrical efficiency levels since 2017. We cut GHG emissions by 1,418 metric tons—equivalent to removing 300 cars from the road for a year.

Innovations Drive Savings in Materials and Energy
 

At our Pensacola plant, we achieved a significant win without spending any capital. By relying on process innovations, we made changes to our product recipes to lower energy consumption and operational expenses. Reducing water loads decreased energy use in the drying process, saving materials and energy each year. We also decreased our use of natural gas, cut GHG emissions by 237 metric tons and saved 127,900 pounds of raw materials— roughly the weight of 30 mid-sized cars.

LED Upgrades Bring Energy Savings & Safety Enhancements

Throughout our Hilliard plant facility, office areas and building exterior, we replaced traditional fluorescent lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LEDs, resulting in an annual reduction of energy and maintenance costs. The brighter working conditions also enhanced safety and visibility and reduced maintenance work at elevated heights. Plus, by eliminating the need for hazardous disposal of fluorescent bulbs, we furthered our commitment to waste reduction and environmental stewardship.