A strategic approach to our journey ahead
Reducing emissions, decreasing water and energy consumption and designing for circularity help mitigate our industry’s impact on our planet and natural resources.
Our sustainability strategy is divided into four main areas where we can contribute most by improvement.
Within the areas Caring, Committed, Circularity and Climate, Alfa Laval has set long and short term targets which are followed up through KPIs to ensure continuous progress and to meet potential challenges through action.
Where applicable, we encompass the whole value chain in our ambitions including how the products and technologies we put on the market contribute to progress.
Climate
Carbon neutral
We strive towards becoming carbon neutral across the value chain
In focus
- Scope 1 emissions
- Scope 2 emissions
- Scope 3 emissions
Circularity
Circular business
We are dedicated to safeguarding the value of natural resources throughout our value chain
In focus
- Efficient manufacturing
- Extending product life span
- Reuse/recycle
Caring
Safe inclusive culture
We promote a safe, inclusive culture both within our company and in our relationships with external partners
In focus
- Health & Safety
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Human rights
Committed
Ethical business
We are committed to honest, respectful and ethical conduct within our organization, as well as in all external business relationships
In focus
- Business Principles
- Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption
- Whistleblowing
Targets and target achievements
Alfa Laval’s sustainability and social targets aim to drive efficiency and behavioral change to achieve better results in the long term. The table below shows the company’s sustainability targets.
CLIMATE
Area |
Targets |
Target year |
Trend to achieving target based on results 2021 |
| Carbon emissions | 50% reduction scope 1 & 2 emissions | 2023 (base year 2020) | |
| Carbon emissions | Net zero scope 1 & 2 emissions | 2027 (base year 2020) | |
| Carbon emissions | 50% reduction scope 3 emissions | 2030 (base year 2020) |
CIRCULARITY
Area |
Targets |
Target year |
Trend to achieving target based on results 2021 |
| Energy | 5% improvement in energy efficiency (MWh/k direct hours) | 2023 (base year 2020) | |
| Water | 5% reduction of water consumption in sites located in water scarce areas | 2023 (base year 2020) | |
| Water | 100% recirculation of water in sites located in water scarce areas | 2030 | |
| Waste | 85% recycling of waste | Recurring | |
| Waste | Zero waste to landfill | 2030 | |
| Chemicals | No hazardous chemicals used | Recurring | |
| Materials | 30% of products from recycled materials | 2030 |
CARING
Area |
Targets |
Target year |
Trend to achieving target based on results 2021 |
| Diversity | 35% female employees | 2025 | |
| Diversity | 25% female managers | 2025 | |
| Diversity | <70% homogeneity (gender and nationality) in highest management groups | 2025 | |
| Health & Safety | 30% Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) | 2023 (base year 2020) |
COMMITTED
Area |
Targets |
Target year |
Trend to achieving target based on results 2021 |
| Ethics | 100% of employees trained every two years in Business Principles, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption and whistleblowing | Recurring |
