Royal DSM Bovaer manufacturing facility, Dalry

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That this House celebrates the recent ground-breaking ceremony at Royal DSM’s Bovaer manufacturing facility in Dalry, carried out by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP; understands that Bovaer is a unique methane-reducing feed additive, which can reduce emissions by 30 per cent in dairy cows and 45 per cent in beef cattle; believes that reducing atmospheric methane is a crucial step in keeping global warming below the 1.5 degrees Celsius outlined in the Paris Agreement; further understands that 30 November 2022 marked the beginning of the facility’s construction, following the announcement of DSM’s £100 million investment, backed by a £12 million grant from the Scottish Government during COP26 in 2021; congratulates DSM for delivering what it considers a unique project, with Dalry chosen from plants across the world, a tribute to the skills and commitment of the Ayrshire workforce; is heartened by reports that employee numbers will rise to 400 at Dalry, with a further 150 contractors over the 30-month construction phase, while boosting the supply chain; considers that this development shows Scotland’s leadership in tackling the climate emergency and meeting the 2030 pledge to cut methane emissions by at least 30 per cent by 2030; and wishes DSM and its workforce the best in delivering what it sees as this exciting and globally significant project.

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