Concepcíon, Chile
Chile’s energy production is still dominated by fossil fuels. Coal, oil and gas are used to generate 70%+ of the country’s primary energy which means enormous levels of carbon emissions to keep the lights on and economy moving. The Viñales project eliminates the use of hydrocarbons, and instead uses what historically has been waste (sawdust) to generate energy for industry and communities.
Climate & community impact
260,000 metric tonnes CO2e mitigated on average each year
reliable energy for local communities and industries
influencing other industries to use renewable energy
Why we choose Viñales
Effective climate action requires people willing to take initiative. In a country heavily reliant on fossil fuels, Arauco (the company that owns the Viñales sawmill) is leading by example, showing other communities and industries that shifting to renewable energy is possible. Viñales delivers on the following United Nations sustainability goals:
