Dungannon Firm Improves Carbon Reduction In NI

Linden Foods/Linergy in Dungannon has made groundbreaking improvements in major carbon reduction throughout Northern Ireland.

The world's first Prosperity Agreement between the Department of the Environment (DOE) and Linden Foods/Linergy plants in Dungannon has seen over £1 million invested by the company.

Linden Foods/Linergy signed the voluntary public private Prosperity Agreement with Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) in August 2014.


Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "Just 12 months into the agreement, Linden has invested over £1million in carbon reduction initiatives including a new refrigeration and heat recovery system, the only facility of its kind on the island of Ireland. This system is already delivering significant environmental benefits with a reduction in CO2 emissions from the heating and cooling process of some 75%. This alone will deliver an overall 24% reduction from operations here.

"Linden and Linergy are outstanding examples that 'good for the environment, good for business' is achievable through cooperation, innovation and strong leadership. This is a real step change in how businesses and regulators can work together."

(CD/MH)