What is the Alfa Laval Project at COP30?
Alfa Laval is stepping into the spotlight at COP30 Amazonia, held from 10-21 November in Belém, Brazil. This project isn’t just another climate initiative—it’s a real-world demonstration that climate action and adaptation are not only necessary but also profitable and scalable. Alfa Laval is showcasing how decarbonization and adaptation can work hand in hand, fueled by a diverse toolbox of solutions and a strong emphasis on urgent, collaborative action. The focus? Collaboration across value chains, sectors, and a systemic, strategic approach to accelerate change that’s already within reach.
Main Benefits of Alfa Laval’s Engagement at COP30
The project highlights several key benefits that underline why Alfa Laval’s approach is gaining momentum:
- Proven business cases demonstrating profitable transformation
- Solutions that are affordable, available, and scalable right now
- Cross-sector partnerships driving systemic change
- Commitment to net zero operations by 2027
- Optimization of customer processes for greater efficiency and lower emissions
- Focus on industries like food, pharma, water, energy, and marine transportation
Alfa Laval’s Agenda at COP30: A Deep Dive
The agenda is packed with dynamic panels, roundtables, and broadcasts featuring Alfa Laval’s experts. From energy efficiency discussions to exploring the rise of the “crocodile economy” where business leaders decouple growth from emissions, the project covers a wide spectrum. Key speakers like Anna Celsing, Thomas Møller, Lars Dithmer, and Anna Hall bring diverse perspectives, tackling everything from sustainable aviation fuel in Brazil to accelerating industrial transformation through policy levers. It’s a full-on showcase of how diverse strategies can converge into unified progress.
Driving Collaboration Across Industries
At the heart of Alfa Laval’s project is the belief that collaboration is the secret sauce to faster climate action. It’s about breaking down silos—across industries, sectors, and value chains—and building partnerships that enable cross-sector investments. This systemic focus is what will unlock scalable solutions and accelerate the transition to a low-emission future. The project underscores that the solutions already exist; what’s needed now is collective activation of demand and strategic partnerships to make them mainstream.
Commitment to Sustainable Innovation
Alfa Laval’s commitment goes beyond just talking the talk. The company is actively shaping systems that will carry industries forward by delivering game-changing innovations. Whether it’s in heat transfer, separation, or fluid handling, Alfa Laval’s sustainable products and solutions are designed to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide. This innovation pipeline supports sectors like energy, environment, food, and marine industries, all while pushing towards greater efficiency, resilience, and lower emissions.
Project Impact: Linking to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – through energy efficiency and renewable solutions
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – by accelerating industrial transformation and innovation
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – optimizing processes for sustainability
- SDG 13: Climate Action – driving decarbonization and adaptation efforts
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – fostering cross-sector collaboration and public-private partnerships
Looking Ahead: The Future of Climate Action with Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval’s presence at COP30 is more than a series of events—it’s a bold statement that the future of climate action lies in collaboration, innovation, and real-world solutions. With a clear ambition to reach net zero in operations by 2027 and a focus on optimizing customer processes, Alfa Laval is helping to shape a resilient, efficient, and low-emission future. The project invites industries and leaders to join in, because the momentum is building, the solutions are ready, and the time to act is now… no more waiting around.
