Thermal demand is normally the largest opportunity: steam and hot water across pasteurization, clean in place and process heating, together with refrigeration. Heat recovery, heat pumps and better controls are where most of the measured savings come from.
We help businesses reduce carbon, save energy, and increase profits — leading the way in climate action, one business at a time.
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Food, Dairy & Beverage |
Food and beverage Scope 3 data,
verified at the farm.
Sustainable sourcing, production and distribution for food, dairy and beverage producers. Practical decarbonization delivered by engineers, not general consultants. And with VSAg, verified Scope 3 data from the farms behind your products.
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Challenges
The Challenges We Solve
Food, dairy and beverage producers carry some of the most energy-intensive processes in industry, alongside complex supply chains and growing scrutiny from retailers and consumers.
- High thermal demand from ovens, pasteurisation, drying, refrigeration and CIP systems
- Waste, water and packaging pressures across production and distribution
- Scope 3 supply chain complexity and Origin Green requirements
- Balancing business growth with Net Zero commitments
Solutions
How We Help
We find the savings hiding in thermal systems and refrigeration,
then build phased roadmaps that fund themselves through savings, grants and rebates.
- FAST assesment: a full decarbonization roadmap in under 8 weeks
- CAaaS: ongoing, performance based delivery of savings
- ISO 50001, Origin Green and EEOS rebate support
- Heat pumps, heat recovery and Solar PV Engineering
CASE STUDY 01
Long Established Irish Bakery
A long established Irish bakery engaged Climeaction to deliver a comprehensive, multi-year sustainability and decarbonisation programme covering carbon, energy and ESG.
2,607 tCO2e
savings identified
1,445,700 kWh
savings identified through ISO 50001
The Challenge
With a large, complex value chain, the client needed clarity on their full Scope 1, 2 and 3 impacts and a clear reduction strategy that could evolve year on year.
The Solution
Annual carbon footprint assessments and a full Scope 3 and ESG strategy through the FAST framework.
A climate action roadmap identifying 2,607 tCO2e of potential savings across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
ISO 50001 Energy Management System established in 2024, managed by Climeaction.
B Corp readiness, community and employee engagement plans, and sustainable procurement programme.
CASE STUDY 02
Food Manufacturer
A globally recognized food manufacturer partnered with Climeaction through a strategic CAaaS programme to optimise energy use and recover waste heat across its operations.
4.3GWh
measured & verified savings
€250k+h
EEOS rebates earned
The Challenge
The site runs large proofing and baking ovens, a major frozen warehouse refrigeration system, HVAC and general plant heating. Despite investment in metering, there was no clear structure to hit energy reduction targets or identify the next major projects.
The Solution
FAST programme followed by CAaaS, starting with refrigeration optimisation and improved chiller setpoints.
Reduced natural gas demand in loading bay dehumidification through setpoint challenges and separation technologies.
LPHW heat pump installed to capture refrigeration return heat for existing heating and hot water systems.
Upgraded energy management data processing; compressed air, solar PPA and district heating investigations.
CASE STUDY 01
Beverage Manufacturer
A leading global food and beverage company engaged Climeaction to support regulatory compliance and the next phase of decarbonisation across its multi-site Ireland campus.
51%
electricity from new Solar PV
11GWh
fuel use electrified
The Challenge
Conventional quick wins were already exhausted after years of boiler optimisation, equipment upgrades and process improvements.
Further reductions demanded a deeper engineering-led approach: compressed air optimisation and electrification of low temperature heat for AHUs, CIP systems and production processes.
The Solution
Full SI 426 compliant FAST Climate Action Strategy with detailed Scope 1 and 2 analysis across the campus.
24 low and no cost measures across compressed air, wastewater treatment, pumps and motors: an additional 8% campus-wide energy reduction.
Waste heat recovery from new compressors and chillers feeding HVAC and CIP.
Seven major capital projects electrifying low temperature heat, replacing over 11 GWh of annual fuel use.
New solar PV to supply over 51% of one facility’s electricity; dedicated Energy Manager under CAaaS
CASE STUDY 02
Dairy Processor
A leading independent dairy processor set out to achieve Net Zero (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 while balancing growth, production efficiency and quality.
4.3GWh
measured & verified savings
€250k+h
EEOS rebates earned
The Challenge
High thermal demand from steam and hot water across pasteurisation, drying, refrigeration, water treatment and CIP, with ageing utility infrastructure, outdated controls and the need for phased capital investment.
The client needed a roadmap delivering immediate savings while embedding operational excellence.
The Solution
Phase 1: BMS and control upgrades, steam system optimisation, boiler burner and O2 control, compressed air, EEOS funding and Origin Green support.
Phase 2: redesigned CIP recipes, chilled water sequencing, economiser retrofits and insulation upgrades.
Phase 3: boiler descaling, feedwater treatment, high-efficiency ammonia compressors with VSDs, water reuse.
Phases 4 to 5 (to 2030): ISO 50001, 46001 and 14001, industrial heat pumps, large-scale solar PV and expanded digital metering.
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FAQs
Your questions, answered.
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Where do the savings usually sit in a food or beverage plant?
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Can you help us earn EEOS rebates?Yes. One independent dairy processor earned more than €250,000 in EEOS rebates alongside 4.3 GWh of measured and verified savings.
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How do we get Scope 3 data back from farms?Through data captured at farm level rather than supplier surveys. The assessment runs offline and syncs when a connection is available, so the data comes from the farm gate itself and can stand up to external assurance.
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How long before we have a plan?Our FAST program covers Footprint, Audit, Strategy and Target setting as one structured piece of work, typically over 6 to 8 weeks, ending with a baseline, a costed opportunity register and a prioritized roadmap.
Let’s talk
Talk to us about your processing site
Tell us about your thermal loads, your Scope 3 reporting and what your customers are asking for, and a member of our team will come back to you.
Through a combination of data-driven insights and innovative approaches, we work closely with you to reduce carbon, save energy, and increase profits.
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