Osem Nestle Completes Switch to 100% Renewable Electricity in Israel

Osem Nestle has announced the completion of its transition to 100% renewable electricity across all its facilities and sites in Israel, making it the first food company in the country to achieve this milestone. Effective May 1, 2026, the company's production plants, logistics centers, and headquarters will be powered by solar energy.

This significant shift is projected to reduce the company's annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 30,000 tons, accounting for about 30% of its total emissions. The transition encompasses Osem's factories in Sderot and Yokneam, its facilities in Kiryat Gat (including brands like Bonjour, Bamba, Tivall, and Tzabar), as well as its headquarters, service center, and logistics hubs.

The energy supply for this initiative is secured through the purchase of green electricity from EDF Power Solutions Israel, generated from solar fields equipped with storage systems in the Negev desert. The agreement is tailored to Osem Nestle's consumption patterns and operational needs, ensuring synchronization between energy production, storage, and industrial demands.

"We are happy to supply green electricity to Osem, one of the leading companies in the Israeli economy," stated Eyal Vinnish, CEO of EDF Power Solutions Israel. "We intend to expand our operations in the near future to additional companies and entities in the Israeli economy that have adopted a sustainable environmental strategy."

Osem Nestle CEO Avi Ben Asayag highlighted that this move is part of the company's broader sustainability efforts, which include a commitment to achieving zero carbon footprint by 2050. "Green energy is a significant step in our sustainability journey, which will lead to an immediate reduction of 30,000 tons of greenhouse gases," he said. The company is also focusing on reducing water consumption and transitioning to sustainable transportation.

This renewable energy initiative is integrated into Osem Nestle's wider sustainability program, which also involves changes in packaging, waste management, and transportation. Currently, 99.5% of the company's product packaging is designed for recycling, and over 800 tons of packaging materials have been reduced in the last five years. The company also implements a Zero Waste to Landfill policy. Additionally, Osem Nestle is incorporating solar panels on its logistics fleet, adopting advanced Euro emission standards, and integrating electric trucks, which now constitute about 3% of its fleet.