Following a power purchase agreement with Etana Energy for 43 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, the V&A Waterfront is set to meet 70% of its energy needs with electricity from wind and solar farms operated by independent power producers.According to the retail giant, the ten-year PPA forms a key landmark in the rollout of the V&A’s sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.
‘By being proactively innovative, we can showcase what’s possible and provide proof points that make it easier for others to follow in our footsteps. The PPA with Etana Energy is a great example of this approach.’ As part of the strategy, the V&A has already cut down carbon emissions by 47%, water usage by 61% and diverted 62% of all organic and recyclable waste from landfills, with plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2025 underway.