The NewCold Guelph Sustainability Campus
A new and innovative approach to creating an energy-efficient cold storage facility that will complement the emerging growth of the Hanlon Creek Business Park, address the ongoing need for food storage and food security, and contribute to the economic development of Guelph.
Jobs
- High-value job opportunities
- Business model supports remote working
- Internal training programs that focuses on nurturing young talent
Food Security
- Improved strength and resiliency of Canada’s food supply industry
- Uninterrupted food supply and increased food security
- Affirmation of Guelph’s emergence as a leader in the food sector industry
Technology
- The most innovative third-party logistics (3PL) solution for the food logistics industry
- Advanced automated warehousing solutions capable of functioning 24/7
- In-house software that incorporates three unique fully integrated systems
Greenspace
- Linking the South End Community Centre to the future residential area
- Enhancing greenspace initiatives in Guelph
- Supports Guelph’s tree canopy target of 40% by 2031
Guelph aims to mitigate climate change by reducing its carbon footprint. NewCold Guelph will be introducing energy-efficient and sustainable approaches in their systems.
- Energy efficiency is a key focus of NewCold's current administration, with the goal to become completely energy independent globally as a company by 2030
- NewCold’s storage facilities use solely LED lighting for exceptional maintenance purposes to optimize power consumption.
- The systems to move the pallets only run when necessary to ensure minimal door openings for pallets entering and leaving the cold storage. The highbay area will implement a “lights-out” system when unoccupied.
- The most fuel-efficient trucks in the transportation network will be used, with advanced logistics strategies designed to reduce travel distance, fuel consumption, and emissions
- NewCold will also support Guelph’s initiatives in creating a low carbon economy, and will seek to collaborate with a regional supplier of renewable energy