Under the signed agreement, FEP New Energy China plans to supply more than 200 million kWh of green power annually to Lesaffre China’s two main manufacturing plants in Guangxi, Guangxi Danboli Yeast Co. and Guangxi Xianggui Yeast Technology Co.This supply will enable Lesaffre to achieve 100% green electricity use at its Guangxi production site, significantly reducing its carbon footprint in China.
The signing ceremony not only symbolizes the strong alliance between the two industry leaders, but also reflects the common commitment of both parties to promote green and low-carbon energy transformation. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, and with France as the guest of honor at this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE), the joining of forces at CIIE is not only an important outcome of the cooperation between the two French companies in China, but also the writing of a new chapter in Sino-French cooperation.
Mr. Erwann DEBOS, CEO of FEP New Energy China, said: “As a leader in the global energy transition, FEP New Energy has been committed to helping customers around the world decarbonize through low-carbon solutions such as green power trading, thus promoting the green energy transition for many years. This long-term cooperation with Lesaffre will not only help Lesaffre realize low-carbon operations and fulfill its sustainable development commitments by providing a stable supply of green power, but also further help French companies achieve their sustainable development goals in China. We also look forward to working with Lesaffre to build a more scalable and resilient renewable energy industry chain in the future.”
Mr. Jerome Vanachter, President of Lesaffre Greater China, said: “Today, we are honored to witness this important moment when Lesaffre China and FEP New Energy China sign a green power purchase agreement. As a key player in the global fermentation industry, Lesaffre has always been committed to providing our customers with high quality products and services through innovative technologies and sustainable production methods. This partnership will provide a stable supply of green power to our production sites in Guangxi, significantly reducing carbon emissions and realizing the goal of 100% green power usage in Guangxi. We are confident that through our close cooperation with FEP New Energy, Lesaffre will continue to play a greater role in the Chinese market and drive the global green and low-carbon transition.”
Mr. Wang Hailing, Purchasing Director of Lesaffre China, Mr. Arnaud ROUQUIE, CFO of FEP New Energy China, and Ms. Wu Jiao, General Manager of Power Marketing & Communications were invited to attend the signing event.
About FEP New Energy About Lesaffre
Founded in France in 1853, Lesaffre is a major global player in the field of yeast and fermentation, designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative solutions for baking, food flavoring, nutrition and health, and biotechnology.In 1981, Lesaffre Swallow brand yeast entered the Chinese market, adhering to the quality first, research and innovation, the new investment in China to develop rapidly, and now provides bakery products for the Chinese market, while actively providing solutions for customers and promoting the development of domestic yeast industry.Currently, Lesaffre has 4 production bases (6 factories), 4 baking centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and more than 1,500 employees in China.Lesaffre will be better able to offer its products and services to Chinese customers not only in the bakery sector, but also in the areas of food flavors, animal nutrition and health, and biotech nutrition.