2020
Sika Chino
Project Description
The Sika West Coast distribution center at Chino, California proved its commitment to sustainability by converting all material handling units from propane fuel to electricity.
As a result, the site successfully eliminated all Scope 1 (direct from fossil fuel combustion) emissions from its operations.
The new additions to the fleet are an upgrade on two critical areas of Chino’s mission…
1. Front-line employees job satisfaction:
- Safety culture enhancement with the latest safety features.
- Morale boost through a smooth ride and ergonomics.
- Productivity increased with inventory control, elimination of down-time, and automatic features.
2. Reducing the environmental impact of operation:
- CO2 emissions reduced by approximately 50%.
- Reduced emissions from propane delivery trucks.
- Reduced maintenance, waste, and energy consumption.
To bring this initiative full circle, Chino recently offset 100% of its anticipated 2021-2022 Scope 2 (indirect from purchased electricity) emissions through the form of renewable energy certificates (RECs).
This means that Chino can boast Scope 1-2 carbon neutrality until 2023!
