Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, announces that Bureau Veritas’s AgriFood Laboratory in Cape Town has completed a solar power and backup energy project that enables it to operate independently of the national electricity grid of South Africa.
Bureau Veritas has taken a bold step toward undertaking a solar and backup project that allows it to sustain its business continuity for its Cape Town AgriFood Laboratory.
This development not only allows the laboratory to operate at full capacity, 24 hours a day and without interruptions, but it also represents a significant stride toward the Group’s objectives and ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability through reduced Carbon emissions.
Our transition to solar power has energised our team in Cape Town due to the reliability of our new system
Joanne Barton, Managing Director, Bureau Veritas AgriFood Laboratories, said: “Our transition to solar power has energized our team in Cape Town due to the reliability of our new system. We are delighted that we can serve our clients with 100% uptime, ensuring uninterrupted service and a brighter, more sustainable future for our community.
Gavin Hefer, District Chief Executive for Southern Africa, Bureau Veritas, commented: “We are extremely pleased with the team at our AgriFood Lab that has contributed to a project that allows us to better serve our clients in the Western Cape region. As a company that is committed to reducing our carbon footprint, we must continue to relieve the national grid of pressure and operate in a way that is sustainable and environmentally responsible while delivering services to our clients without interruptions.”
