The distinction, awarded by the Ministry of Energy and the Energy Sustainability Agency, recognises the improvements implemented at its Lo Boza Distribution Centre, enabling an estimated annual saving of 143,000 kWh of electricity.
Inchcape Chile has received the Energy Excellence Seal, Gold category, for the first time for its Lo Boza Distribution Centre, becoming the only company in the automotive sector to achieve this distinction in the 2025-2027 call. The recognition highlights the implementation of technological solutions and operational improvements that optimise energy consumption at its facilities.
The Gold category, the highest distinction of the programme, recognises organisations that have incorporated advanced energy management practices into their operations.
Operational efficiency with tangible results
The recognition highlights two initiatives implemented at the Lo Boza Distribution Centre. The first involved incorporating technology and reorganising the processes for order preparation and spare parts placement, allowing operations to be concentrated into a single shift and reducing energy consumption hours.
The second involved the installation of 124 motion sensors in the mezzanine aisles, which activate lighting only when these spaces are in use, reducing the electricity consumption of the affected lighting by approximately 30%.
Together, both projects enable an estimated annual saving of 143,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to approximately US$14,300 per year.
“This recognition demonstrates that sustainability and operational efficiency can progress together. At Lo Boza, we have incorporated technology and optimised our processes to better utilise resources, reduce consumption, and strengthen our logistics operation. The challenge now is to continue scaling these solutions and learnings to other Inchcape facilities in Chile,” said Carolina Ramos, Logistics and Spare Parts Director at Inchcape Chile.
An energy management approach integrated into operations
The progress at Lo Boza is supported by an energy management system certified under the international ISO 50001 standard, which enables the monitoring of energy performance, identification of efficiency opportunities, and promotion of continuous improvement. This certification is also present at Inchcape’s headquarters, located in Quilicura.
“This result is the outcome of coordinated work between Facilities, Sustainability, and the logistics operation teams to identify where and how we could better utilise energy. Incorporating technology and control systems allows us to make informed decisions and sustain improvements over time,” said Jorge Jara, Deputy Manager of Integrated Management and Maintenance at Inchcape Chile.
This work is part of a broader energy efficiency strategy. Currently, more than 80% of Inchcape’s operations in Chile have monitoring and control systems that enable real-time consumption supervision and automatic management of lighting and air conditioning outside operating hours.
In parallel, the company is advancing in the incorporation of renewable energy, with six branches equipped with operational solar panels and a projection to expand this coverage to nine by the first quarter of 2027.
These initiatives are complemented by Sustainable Route, a programme that promotes team participation in adopting responsible consumption habits, combining technological and operational improvements with the efficient use of resources.
In this way, Inchcape continues to integrate technology, process optimisation, and responsible energy management to move towards more efficient and sustainable operations.