FSi Promat cuts carbon emissions by 50 per cent

by Featured NewsHealth and Safety

Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has announced that they have successfully reduced carbon emissions in a key part of its manufacturing process by 52.5 per cent by switching to a demand responsive system.

By changing the way that a high-pressure air compressor is used at the company’s Measham factory, FSi Promat has reduced the carbon emissions generated through the system by more than half.

Features of the production process

A vital part of the production process, the system supplies high pressure compressed air to machinery, used in mixing sealants and coatings.

Installing a variable speed air compressor to replace its existing fixed speed one, means that the system is only using energy when it is actively needed, vastly cutting down the energy that was required for the previous ‘always on’ system.

Switching the machine is one of a number of changes the company has made to support more environmentally efficient operations, including installing a new system to reduce the amount of low-risk wastewater it generates by approximately 550,000 litres a year, moving to sensor-based lighting and using renewable energy.

The manufacturer has also changed shift patterns to support a 30 per cent reduction in energy use by condensing the running time of machinery.

Engineering and Facilities Manager, FSi Promat, Tim Roe’s statement

Tim Roe, Engineering and Facilities Manager at FSi Promat, said: “Since starting at FSi Promat two years ago I have been looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of the operation to support the company’s sustainability goals – and those of the wider Etex company.

“This was something I noticed that could make an immediate impact on energy use and that would not have any effect on the manufacturing process at all. The fixed speed air compressor always needed to be on, whether it was being used or not and moving to a variable speed compressor was an obvious choice.

“Installed with minimal disruption, this is a like-for-like switch but due to only being engaged when the compressed air is needed it has seen a considerable reduction in the energy used to power it.

“While safety must remain at the forefront in passive fire protection products, FSi Promat is constantly looking for ways to support more energy efficient operations. Here a relatively simple upgrade has made a considerable impact, and we continue to look for other changes we could make.”

Our carbon emissions have been cut by 50 per cent, announce FSi Promat: Summary

FSi Promat has announced that they have been able to successfully reduce carbon emissions in a key part of its manufacturing process by 52.5 per cent by switching to a demand responsive system.

UAE launches ‘World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance’: A global initiative to reduce carbon emissions from fires

by Breaking NewsMiddle East - Breaking NewsSustainability

In a ground-breaking initiative to combat climate change, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai, has announced the establishment of the World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance.

This global coalition, unveiled during the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai, aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions resulting from fires worldwide.

Establishment of the alliance

The World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance was officially announced at COP28 during the ‘Eco Readiness’ conference.

This international platform, dedicated to exploring strategies for international collaboration and coordination in firefighting, emphasises the mitigation of environmental consequences of fires.

The alliance is part of the broader International Climate Change Law Enforcement (I2LEC) initiative and aligns with the objectives of COP28.

Global collaboration and objectives: Reducing carbon emissions

The alliance has garnered support from a diverse range of national and international bodies dedicated to firefighting.

Signatories include representatives from over 56 countries, including key figures like His Excellency Lieutenant General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defense; Richard Abbot, Area Commander of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) of the UK; and Eric Flores, Vice President of the National Federation of French Firefighters (FNSPF), among others.

These partnerships aim to reinforce security, disaster prevention, and community wellbeing on a global scale.

The alliance’s primary objective is the reduction of fire incidents and their associated carbon emissions.

Innovative approaches and technology

A central component of the alliance’s strategy is the ‘Eco Readiness’ programme, which includes a global fire incident database.

This system conducts a detailed analysis of carbon emissions from fire incidents across different continents, categorising and sharing data with firefighting organisations responsible for each continent.

Additionally, in collaboration with the private sector, the Dubai Civil Defense has launched the ‘Heat Map of Environmental Crimes’.

This technological project offers detailed insights into the characteristics, patterns, and data related to environmental crimes, playing a crucial role in connecting various crimes to climate change.

IFSJ Comment

The establishment of the World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance marks a significant step in international efforts to address the environmental impact of fires.

This initiative, spearheaded by the UAE, exemplifies the increasing recognition of the role fires play in global carbon emissions and climate change.

The alliance’s approach, combining global collaboration, data analysis, and innovative technology, sets a new standard in the fight against environmental challenges.

Its success could pave the way for more integrated and effective responses to climate change, highlighting the crucial role of international cooperation and technological advancement in environmental protection.