Alfa Laval at COP28 – committed to fast-tracking the energy transition toward net zero
The world’s largest meeting on climate change, COP (Conference of the Parties), took place for the 28th time in United Arab Emirates, Middle East. Once again, Alfa Laval was part of the Swedish delegation to engage in dialogue with decision makers, regulators, partners and customers to act together and speed up the road towards net zero.
Innovating the industries our societies depend on
Our aim is to encourage and enable collaboration to fast-tracking the energy transition, reduce emissions and increase the usage of renewable energy sources across the value chain. Acting together in partnerships, across industries, will be crucial to course correct and support the systemic shift.
Anna Celsing
Chief Sustainability Officer
Nish Patel
President Food & Water Division
Madeleine Gilborne
VP Energy Division
Thomas Møller
President Energy Division
How Alfa Laval was engaged in COP28
- Actions to achieve a decarbonized and resilient value chain − panel discussion in Swedish Pavilion. Speaker: Thomas Møller – Link to recorded session
- Creating solutions for a world that lasts forever − panel discussion in Finnish Pavilion. Speaker: Anna Celsing
- Accelerating the delivery of industrial decarbonization − interactive panel. Carbon Clean COP28 Programme − Link to register.
- Accelerate sustainable cities across value chains to reach net zero − session in We Don’t Have Time Pavilion in Blue Zone. Speaker: Thomas Møller. Link to register − Link to live broadcast.
- Solving long wait times in port with innovative technologies − panel discussion in Swedish Pavilion. Speaker: Kim Sorensen – Link to recorded session
- The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency: Economic and Climate Impacts – webinar hosted by Energy Efficiency Movement. Speaker: Julien Gennetier − Link to coming webinar on YouTube
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Some examples of what we do
Energy
According to IEA, 40 percent of the carbon emission savings required for achieving Net-Zero will come from energy efficiency. Alfa Laval's heat exchangers optimize heat transfer in a wide range of applications across various industries, reducing capacity needs by 100 GW and curbing carbon dioxide emissions by 50 million tonnes annually. Proper maintenance of heat exchangers could prevent up to 2.5 percent of the world's CO2 emissions, emphasizing the cornerstone role of energy efficiency in reducing carbon emissions within water handling and food & pharma production.
Water
At Alfa Laval, we believe that food and beverage producers can build resilience to the pressure on clean water resources exerted by the effects of climate change by optimizing their water footprint in pursuit of a long-term goal to establish water-neutral operations. By recovering water from the feedstock for food and beverage production, we are confident that - if need be - they can even become water positive and generate water to replenish local watersheds.
Food
Sustainable and affordable food is predominantly produced locally and close to the source of feedstock and at an industrial scale with attention to increased yield and minimized energy, water and waste. From our unique position within the food industry, Alfa Laval influences the essential transition steps towards net zero. Leveraging our legacy of industrial expertise, Alfa Laval help reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy, every step of the way.
Marine
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious net zero targets for the complete decarbonization of the maritime sector by 2050, bringing the shipping industry closer in line with the Paris Agreement. Alfa Laval offers a range of solutions and unique industry knowledge to support the transition towards cleaner fuels, reducing carbon emissions, meeting the terms of Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), as well as environmental compliance.
Our take on sustainability
Alfa Laval has the solutions, see how we contribute to the race towards net zero.
Supporting UN goals
Learn how Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Overcoming challenges through strong partnerships and innovative technologies – more about the difference that we make
The Energy Efficiency Movement
As part of the Energy Efficiency Movement, Alfa Laval is putting focus on the most sustainable form of energy – the energy that hasn’t been produced in the first place.
Concept Zero
Alfa Laval is partnering with SSAB to develop the world’s first heat exchanger made from fossil-free steel. This is a key step on our way to a fully carbon neutral heat exchanger by 2030.
Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Carbon capture is energy-intensive but plays a vital role to decarbonization. With Alfa Laval’s efficient heat transfer technology, we can reduce the energy consumption of this process with up to 40%.
Plant-based protein
Plants can answer the rising demand for sustainable protein sources, and Alfa Laval is making it happen. Our solutions for processing plant-based protein boost both quality and yield.
Long duration energy storage
As an initiator of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council, Alfa Laval is working to remove a key barrier to clean power: the intermittent nature of renewable energy.
Green hydrogen
Green hydrogen offers a zero-emission fuel solution for many sectors. Through a broad portfolio of thermal and separation technologies, Alfa Laval is enabling the transition.
Beer concentration
Revos is a high-pressure, low-temperature concentration system that removes water from beer and beverages yet retains the original flavour profile upon rehydration.
Olive oil processing
By using evaporation systems and decanter separation technology it is possible to harvest valuable antioxidants and pomace olive oil from the leftovers of the olive oil extraction process.
Weather information services
StormGeo, owned by Alfa Laval, provides weather information services helping customers mitigate risk, improve safety and make sustainable choices on routes and operations.