Ventilation firm Systemair has had its emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that its climate goals align with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
The Swedish HVAC firm has committed to reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030/31, against a baseline of 2023/24, and reducing scope 3 emissions from product use by 25% in the same timeframe.
It also ams to achieve a 90% absolute emissions reduction across scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050/51, in the process reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Making the whole equation work’
“Even in countries where fossil-free electricity is available, energy efficiency is important,” commented Lee Morgan, group sustainability director at Systemair (pictured).
“If we are to phase out fossil fuels with other technologies, we need to minimise unnecessary energy use to ensure that there is enough emission-free electricity for everyone. Energy efficiency is key to making the whole equation work.”
Some 96% of Systemair‘s emissions come from the use of solid products when they are in operation, and the company said that the SBTi approval for its emissions targets reflects the efforts that the entire building sector must make to reduce emissions and mitigate ongoing climate change. Read more here.
Sustainserv appointment
Elsewhere, the former head of sector development at the SBTi, Fernando Villasana, has been appointed as a senior advisor at Sustainserv, a global sustainability consulting firm.
Villasana boasts more than two decades of experience in the climate and environmental fields, with his role at SBTi spanning leadership roles in sectoral development and decarbonisation research.
“Science-based greenhouse gas targets are the gold standard for corporate greenhouse gas management and target setting,” commented Dr. Matthew Gardner, managing partner for Sustainserv in the US. “While our team has successfully supported dozens of companies in their greenhouse gas reduction pathways, when we had the opportunity to bring in someone with Fernando’s experience and credibility in the space, we jumped at it.
“He brings great experience in the methodologies in both target setting, but also reduction pathways – insights that are so important to our clients.” Read more here.
