Grays Goes Green: Water & Electricity Needs Met Locally

Grays, a company part of the Terra group, has taken the commitment to adhere to the obligations of a sustainable development model.

This model includes replacing heavy fuel oil with non-potable alcohol in its operations, treating and reusing wastewater, and utilizing rainwater collection. With this program, Grays is able to satisfy 20% of its annual water needs.

The company’s efforts to adhere to sustainable development principles are evident in its use of renewable energy sources, particularly in its decision to install a solar photovoltaic farm.

The solar farm has enabled Grays to meet 99% of its electricity needs, reducing its reliance on fossil fuels that contain high levels of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas contributor to climate change.

This initiative is a significant step towards reducing the company’s environmental impact.

In 2020, Grays took a decisive step towards adopting sustainable practices by purchasing a boiler that uses non-potable alcohol.

This move was followed by a comprehensive awareness campaign aimed at increasing employee vigilance regarding energy consumption.

Since then, the company has observed a significant reduction in electricity consumption.

The company’s commitment to sustainability is also evident in its treatment and reuse of wastewater generated from its operations.

Grays uses water for various activities, including boiler operation, mixing drinks, and cleaning bottles.

With its water treatment program, the company is now able to produce a significant amount of water needed for its operations, reducing its dependence on external sources.

The company’s rainwater collection program allows it to produce an additional 20% of its annual water needs. Grays also recycles bottles, which are essential for its spirits production process.

Beyond its commitment to sustainability, Grays has also diversified its business profile.

The company no longer focuses solely on producing and selling spirits, but also offers products such as home care products, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, and food products.

This diversification is evident in each segment, with the company expanding its product offerings in areas such as wine, home care products, and pharmaceuticals.

In the wine sector, Grays now offers a wider range of producers from countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and France.

The company has also expanded its product lines in home care products with brands such as Dettol, Harpic, and Vanish.

In pharmaceuticals, Grays represents brands such as Gaviscon, Strepsils, Lemsip, Nurofen, Optrex, Bonjela, and Senokot. Grays has also adopted a strategy of sourcing products from both local and international markets. This approach has proven to be successful for the company.

Source: l’Express