Concept Zero™ − The invisible revolution
Can a heat exchanger be more than just a heat exchanger? At Alfa Laval, we’re committed to a decarbonized future. We’ve pledged to cut Scope 3 emissions across our value chain by 50% by 2030, eliminating emissions from raw materials to end-of-life. Concept Zero™ is a crucial step: a plate heat exchanger with zero fossil carbon emissions.
Together with our partners, we’re making this a reality. These new heat exchangers look the same as today’s—but their impact is revolutionary. Once installed in industrial processes worldwide, they’ll help reduce carbon emissions from both materials and operations, driving a more sustainable society.
Imagine the global impact of these invisible innovations. That’s why we call it “an invisible revolution.
This is Concept Zero
Collaborative innovation cuts heat exchanger carbon footprint by 60 percent for hospital in Helsinki
When Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki set out to integrate the cooling system in the new hospital area, finding an efficient solution for heat transfer was key to secure long-term energy savings. Little did they know that they would be installing heat exchangers with a record-low product carbon footprint.
Scaling up the use of low-CO2-emissions materials
Alfa Laval is leading the market by increasing the use of low-CO2-emission materials in its world-leading plate heat exchangers. As the first heat exchanger manufacturer in the world to introduce low-emission steel in our products in 2022, we are now expanding the use of low-emission steel into one of our most sold products—the Alfa Laval T21 plate heat exchanger.
Think global, heat local: Unboxing Concept Zero
Recovered, fossil-free waste heat from the European Spallation Source (ESS) will be connected to the district heating network in Lund, Sweden – and Alfa Laval will supply heat exchangers using emission-free steel from SSAB to ensure the most energy efficient solution.
EcoDataCenter first data center to utilize Alfa Laval heat exchangers that are using SSAB Zero steel
EcoDataCenter to be an industry first in deploying Alfa Laval heat exchangers made using recycled steel produced without new CO2 emissions from SSAB. This deployment signifies a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions within the supply chain, exemplifying the significance of collaboration.
Alfa Laval and SSAB joined forces producing the first fossil-free heat exchanger
Partnerships are crucial to go that extra mile to find new innovative solutions for accelerating sustainable solutions. Alfa Laval has signed an agreement with SSAB, the global Swedish steel company, to develop and commercialize the world’s first heat exchanger made from fossil-free steel. The goal is to have the first unit made from hydrogen-reduced steel ready for use in 2023.
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Re-Made to matter
Alfa Laval and Stena Recycling have teamed up create the smart, sustainable and easy-to-use Re-Made to matter exchange programme. This gives us the possibility to recover as much as 100% of the valuable metals found in old heat exchangers. By replacing them with more modern designs, we can also enable efficiency improvements for energy savings as well as a reduced carbon footprint.