Not all countries are moving at the same pace, but the direction is the same. In the region, Costa Rica leads the way in energy production from renewable sources with 90% of what it consumes.

El Salvador follows with 82% of its clean energy production, followed by Guatemala with 80.6%. Nicaragua follows with 58% and Honduras with 56%.

Clean energy is that which during its production pollutes less in comparison with other fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Among these, we can highlight wind energy, which takes advantage of wind power to transform it into electrical energy. Solar energy captures the sun's radiation by means of photovoltaic cells.

Hydraulic energy, on the other hand, takes advantage of water currents and thermal energy, whose main source is the heat of liquids and gases. There are also other sources such as biomass and biogas that generate energy from waste.

It should be taken into account that the production of this type of energy often depends on the climatic conditions of the area, which makes it difficult to guarantee the energy supply, and for this reason some countries have opted to diversify and balance their technologies to avoid sudden shortages.

Nestlé bets on clean energy

Nestlé has been developing active policies to reduce the environmental impact of its economic activity in line with the more ambitious goal of achieving "zero environmental impact" in its activities. "The company is determined to play a leading role in the fight against climate change. That is why we have committed to 2050 to be zero net emissions in the value chain and as part of the acceleration of these actions, in 2025 we have a goal that 100% of electricity consumption at all our sites comes from renewable sources", said Juan Gabriel Reyes, president and CEO of Nestlé Central America.

In terms of clean energy, 82% of electricity consumption in Nestlé's Central American factories comes from a renewable source. In the specific case of Panama and Guatemala, 100% of the electricity consumed in the company's factories comes from a renewable source.

"As a company, we have a duty to protect our planet, while encouraging others to act responsibly. We are working so that from our business we can generate a positive change that allows us to create a better world today and for future generations", said Claudia Alvarado, Sustainability Manager of Nestlé Central America.