SUPPORTING INDUSTRY AS THE WORLD TRANSITIONS TO A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW

Energy efficiency is the first stepping-stone on the pathway to achieving net-zero. It increases reliability, resilience and security, along with potential productivity improvements and a reduction in CO2. It’s already proved its worth: without efficiency improvements made since 2020, the world would be using 13% more energy today and energy-related carbon emissions would be 14% higher1.

Steam has been important to industry for over three centuries and is still vital for sterilization, heat transfer and countless critical processes. Steam production and distribution is a circular process which enables the recycling of water and opportunities for energy recovery. We helped one food and Beverage Company in the US install a condensate recovery system resulting in annual savings of over $250,000 as well as savings in water2, carbon reduction, and eliminating the need for a separate heat source for their feed water.

Spirax Sarco’s steam products sold in 2020 have saved 18.2m tons of CO2 emissions annually. That’s equivalent to 8.8 million new cars taken off the road, or 828 million mature trees3, and there are still further savings to be made.

Industry can increase efficiency in many ways. Through conducting energy audits, continually ensuring systems are well maintained with regular servicing, and adopting data-driven optimization tools.

Industry Must Evolve

Industry today relies upon steam for its very existence. This Natural Technology will continue to be irreplaceable as a flexible, efficient and reliable method of heat transfer. From vast petrochemical plants to small laundries, helping produce the food and drink we need, to keeping our healthcare facilities safe.

We already have the technology to move towards a global net zero future whilst keeping our existing processes. Coupled with exciting new developments, Spirax Sarco UK and Ireland are supporting customers worldwide to achieve their decarbonisation goals.

1) https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/2b3b06b0-2bdc-4f4d-8fd9-f0846ba5ac99/SecurityofCleanEnergyTransitions2022.pdf

2) https://www.spiraxsarco.com/customer-stories/condensate-recovery-for-chocolate-manufacturer

3) https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/sites/spirax-sarco-corp/files/2021-08/Investor-Presentation-March-2022.pdf