The initiative has grown from a company-led sourcing project into a wider agricultural programme involving more than 1,200 farmers committed to sustainable wheat cultivation practices across Europe.
The company will generate carbon credits from its carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations at its corn processing complex in Columbus, Nebraska, the world’s largest bioethanol carbon capture facility.
Each plant covers between 25% and 50% of an elevator’s electricity needs, depending on its operating mode.
The installation comprises 2,690 solar panels and is designed to generate approximately 2.29 million kWh of clean electricity annually, supplying power to Olam Agri’s pasta and flour manufacturing facilities.
The new fleet will initially operate on selected Albany bread delivery routes, with plans for a phased expansion as the company evaluates performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental impact.