(Alliance News) - Mediclinic International PLC on Friday said its Southern Africa division has agreed with Energy Exchange of Southern Africa to procure renewable electricity.
The private healthcare services firm said it will acquire electricity through Energy Exchange, a platform where independent power producers in South Africa can sell renewable energy, as part of its ambitious target to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Mediclinic noted that the agreement will likely provide an economic benefit as the annual tariff increases are expected to be inflation-linked. The agreement's total value is limited to GBP110 million.
"All divisions are taking steps to reduce their electricity consumption intensity through the adoption of the ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system," noted Mediclinic Chief Executive Ronnie van der Merwe.
"This will lead to improved operational efficiency of technical installations; the introduction of various new energy-efficient and renewable technologies; and changes in employee behaviour regarding energy use," added van der Merwe.
By Evelina Grecenko; evelinagrecenko@alliancenews.com
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