Commitment starts at product development stage S&P champions EU sustainability goals

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Ventilation not only contributes to better health and improved living and working environments, but also to the fulﬁlment of the EU 2030 energy and climate targets, which include:

• A 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels;

• At least a 27% share of renewable energy consumption;

• At least 27% energy savings compared. with the business-as-usual scenario.

In addition, properly designed and installed ventilation systems ensure compliance with relevant EU Regulations and standards such as the Ecodesign Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Renewable Energy Sources Directive.

Set against this background, S&P believes sustainability, regulation compliance and respect for the environment are critical to its business philosophy. This commitment starts right at the product development stage and continues through to production operations and the supply chain. It includes component selection, packaging and logistics procedures, and is incorporated across the entire organisation.

The objective is to spearhead a future enabled by more intelligent and sustainable buildings, not only through products, but through research on the impact of green buildings on human health and productivity. For instance, heat recovery ventilation systems can avoid signiﬁcant heat loss in buildings, therefore contributing to the overall energy performance of a building, while also allowing households to save up to 30% of their heating costs.

“Energy savings and product efﬁciency, both in terms of aerodynamics and acoustics, are the foundations for the design of our products,” says Tristan Healy, Managing Director, S&P Ventilation Group Ireland. “In this regard, we use the most advanced aerodynamic simulation software and other technological productivity tools to assist our developments around the world.

“The S&P Ecodesign philosophy forms the basis of concepts such as our demand-controlled ventilation and intelligent control system ranges, as well as products that are speciﬁcally designed to recover energy. In addition, our engineers not only strive for efﬁciency, but also take into account the recyclability of components. This is essential if we are to reduce the environmental impact of our products when they reach the end of their service life.

“At the same time, we are totally focused on our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our own activities. We develop a safe working environment, promote equal opportunities and ensure effective competence development.

“The relationships we build with our employees, communities and customers are essential to help us deliver our goals. Sustainability is unequivocally associated with doing the right thing, and our cultural pillars of humility, austerity and transparency, based on the respect for our roots, are part of who we are.”

Contact: Soler & Palau (S&P) Ventilation Ireland. T: 01 412 4020; E: sales.ie@solerpalau.com; www.solerpalau.ie

Tailored to suit the homeowners’requirements, each Grant heating package is correctly sized and speciﬁed, free of charge, to achieve compliance, maximise efficiencies and provide long-term savings.

Packages feature the Grant Aerona3 air to water, air source heat pump, Grant hot water cylinders, Grant Afinia aluminium radiators and the Grant Uflex underfloor heating system. Smart controls are also available.