DECATHLON TAPS GREEN ENERGY
DECATHLON, a world-renowned global sports retail brand, has launched its new Solar Panels Sustainability Project at Decathlon Masinag.
As part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability, a solar panel rooftop was built and installed on Decathlon Masinag.
This was done in partnership between Decathlon Philippines Inc. and Skye Renewables Philippines Inc., where both parties entered into a Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) Supply Contract.
The solar panel rooftop consists of a 225.06 kW system, which is expected to generate >2.7GWh of renewable power over a 10-year contract period.
Approximately 30% of the store’s yearly energy consumption will be covered by the onsite renewable energy source, making it an e ective means of guaranteeing access to a low-carbon, renewable energy source.
“The completion of the Solar Panel project is a signi cant milestone as we pursue our global decarbonization strategy and achieve 100% use of renewable energy,” Hans I , President of Decathlon Philippines, shares.
“In Decathlon, we aim to advocate sustainability in our daily practices to positively impact our playground. It is our pleasure to partner with Skye Renewables that shares the same commitment as us.”
Skye Renewables Head of Philippines, Gary Espino, shares “We are proud to work with Decathlon and support them in their transition to clean energy. This project aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, all of which we regard seriously.”
“From the sense of urgency into actions - this project shows the tangible outcome of our sustainability e orts. This is the rst on-site renewable energy source in Decathlon Philippines. We are convinced that we will accelerate our actions, not just on renewable energy but the whole Sustainability Project of the country.” JP Oracion, Sustainability Leader of Decathlon Philippines, states.
This project is just one of the many efforts from the Brand. Decathlon’s circularity model consists of Buy Back and Second Life, where Decathlon can “buy back” old Decathlon purchases from customers and repair those, giving the products a “second life.” Second Life products are resold at a cheaper price, giving the product an entirely new life.