Swedish industrial products manufacturer Alfa Laval has announced an accelerated timeline for achieving its net zero goals. The company now aims to meet its scope 1 and 2 net zero targets and reduce scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2027, three years earlier than originally planned. This update was revealed during the company’s Capital Markets Day in San Bonifacio, Italy.

Alfa Laval initially committed in 2019 to becoming carbon-neutral in its operations by 2030 and achieving a science-based net zero target by 2050. Its 2030 goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The accelerated timeline reflects the company’s progress in implementing strategies to enhance energy efficiency and replace fossil fuels with renewable energy across its global operations.

Emma Adlerton, Executive Vice President of Group Affairs at Alfa Laval, highlighted the company’s commitment to leading in sustainability. She stated:
“In recent years, we have proven that the actions and plans we set in motion to reach our scope 1 and 2 net zero targets in our operations enable us to deliver on our targets faster than expected. Today we are happy to announce that we will further increase our efforts and speed up our investment plans, enabling Alfa Laval to reach net zero for scope 1 and 2 in 2027. We are determined to lead the way and be a frontrunner in showing what is possible going towards net zero.”

The company has positioned sustainability as a core component of its growth strategy, driven by the rising demand for renewable energy, clean water, sustainable food production, and decarbonized marine transportation. Alfa Laval CEO and President Tom Erixon remarked:
“We have seen strong growth across our three divisions and during the past years taken action to expand production capacity in all major geographies. The growing demand emerging from the global energy transition will continue to drive our growth towards 2030.”

Last year, Alfa Laval launched its Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Technologies business unit, focusing on hydrogen sector opportunities created by the global energy transition.