Energy efficiency and industrial symbiosis
Two important steps towards a clean economy
With each passing year, the effects of the climate crisis are getting worse. Climate change is already affecting everyone on our planet. The cost of inaction can be enormous. The world, albeit slowly, is moving towards a low-carbon economy, beginning to change habits and transform established views on production processes.
Accelerating the transition to clean, low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive energy systems can only be achieved by a global shift in the way cities, businesses and enterprises operate. Cities account for more than 50% of the world's population, 80% of global GDP, 2/3 of global energy consumption and more than 70% of annual global carbon emissions. These factors are expected to increase significantly over the coming decades, and by 2050 more than 70% of the world's population will live and work in cities, leading to a surge in demand for urban energy infrastructure.
Energy efficiency will play a crucial role in the urban economy.
The efficient use of energy is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce both costs and pollution. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, reduces water consumption, creates jobs, meets growing energy demand and helps to stabilise energy prices.
Energy efficiency
All light fittings are fitted with light emitting diodes (LED) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) which consume less electricity. Heating and cooling systems in production halls, warehouses and offices are being fundamentally re-equipped.
In order to reduce the amount of electricity consumed, most businesses have to make major reorganisations of their production equipment, change their processes and break with years of experience. More often than not, the move towards energy efficiency starts with the simple replacement of refrigeration and water heating equipment with more efficient and energy-saving versions.
Closed-cycle economics
In line with the principles of a circular economy and energy efficiency, Halla Systems is constantly looking for alternative solutions to environmental problems. Above all, we are limiting consumption, changing habits, and introducing into our business culture a philosophy of responsibility for everything we do and for what we leave behind.
In working with partners, we pay particular attention to the quality of the products we deliver. The experts at Halla Systems look at extending the life of a product, its suitability for repair, refurbishment and a "second life".
Waste
An old proverb says: one man's trash is another man's treasure. Recycling has long since ceased to be seen as the only option for dealing with environmental pollution. Many manufacturers have started to change their production processes and already know in advance where their products will end up in the recycling stream. In other words, what will it become in the "next life"! The same story applies to industrial waste.
Waste from one company's production processes can become a valuable raw material for another. This idea is at the heart of industrial symbiosis. Above all, it benefits companies that operate in close proximity to one another.
In a closed-loop economy, resources are reused and recycled, bringing environmental and economic benefits to companies.
Economically, it makes a profit and reduces energy and waste disposal costs. Environmentally, it reduces carbon emissions and pollution. Socially, recycling creates more jobs. For businesses, allowing surplus materials, water or energy to become waste is, simply put, a missed opportunity.
