Planet
Proposition

In early 2013, Armstrong Fluid Technology embarked on a sustainability journey which began with the formulation of a charter titled the ‘Planet Proposition’.

Armstrong’s Leadership Board signed up to the charter and champions have been empowered at each of our global locations (Canada, USA, China, India, UK). The focus has been for the selected champions to communicate the aims and benefits of the ‘Planet Proposition’ program, and seek active involvement and commitment at all levels of the organisation.

Armstrong defines a sustainable business as an enterprise that measures its success based not only on economic gain but also on their achievements in preserving the environment and bettering humanity, particularly among our employees and the communities they call home. This approach integrates the three pillars of sustainability — the economical, environmental and social dimensions — and inspires the three key tenets of our Planet Proposition.

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Planet Proposition

Sustainability is
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solutions

First and foremost, by delivering value to our customers, we create a sustainable business model which produces innovative energy saving solutions for the building services industry. The way we achieve an added value solution is through our Design Envelope Technology. This holistic approach to fluid flow management ensures the harmonization required to create the most energy efficient solution available. In addition to our technology, we work closely with our supply chain to continuously improve and reduce the environmental impact of our production processes and the materials we use.

 

 

 

Environment

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Company-wide initiatives include efforts to reduce fuel use, energy consumption, water use and waste to landfill. Of the waste we do amass, the aim is to increase the proportion of waste that is recycled. We are ISO 14001 certified at all of our locations. We also continue to develop innovative energy solutions, as well as producing case studies and white papers to help our customers reduce their environmental impact.

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Solutions

carbon footprint reduction target – 2 by 22




Armstrong announced a bold initiative in 2018, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among its global customer base by 2 million tons, targeting completion by the year 2022.

In January of 2022, we proudly announced that we had reached and surpassed that lofty goal. In the process we’ve helped customers save 2.5 billion kWh of electricity usage, resulting in more than $300 million in cost savings. Achieving this goal is the equivalent of taking 485,000 cars off the road for a year, or off-setting the average annual CO2 emissions generated by 100,000 people.

2 by 22 summary video is available here.

 

 

 

 

 

2,508,422,612.80
kWh electricity
311,073,420
$US Total
2,461,319
Tonnes of CO2 equivalent
485,605
Total carbon savings equal to cars off the road for one year

Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

The Net Zero Commitment was launched by the World Green Building Council and positions energy efficiency as a central component to achieving decarbonization globally. In signing the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, Armstrong has pledged to ensure our entire portfolio of buildings operates at net zero carbon by the year 2030.

Community

Our aim is to create a working environment that values, inspires and empowers our employees. Training programs linked to personal development plans are essential in ensuring that all employees thrive in a learning environment that not only benefits the business, but helps individuals meet and exceed their aspirations.

 

Community

In line with our support for sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, we are maintaining this page of links to articles on energy savings, climate change, innovative solutions, successful installations and major announcements.

Reactions to an agreement reached at the COP28 Climate Talks

From Al Gore:  

The decision at #COP28 to finally recognize that the climate crisis is, at its heart, a fossil fuel crisis is an important milestone. But it is also the bare minimum we need and is long overdue. The influence of petrostates is still evident in the half measures and loopholes included in the final agreement… It is up to all of us to hold our leaders accountable to their promise to transition away from fossil fuels once and for all.

 

From CNN: 

Takeaways from COP28: What does the climate deal say?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/13/climate/cop28-takeaways-climate-deal/index.html 

Nearly 200 countries agreed to a new climate deal at the COP28 talks in Dubai on Wednesday, after two weeks of negotiations characterized by controversy and bitter divisions over the future of fossil fuels. The decision has been called historic, with some experts declaring that it signals the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era. Others say it’s undermined by a “litany of loopholes.”

 

From The Guardian:

Cop28 landmark deal agreed to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/13/cop28-landmark-deal-agreed-to-transition-away-from-fossil-fuels 

After two weeks of at times fractious negotiations in the United Arab Emirates, the agreement was quickly gaveled through by the Cop28 president, Sultan Al Jaber, on Wednesday morning. He received an ovation from delegates and a hug from the UN climate chief, Simon Stiell. Despite the urging of more than 130 countries and scientists and civil society groups, the agreement did not include an explicit commitment to phase out or even phase down fossil fuels. Instead, it reached a compromise that called on countries to contribute to global efforts to transition “away from fossil fuels…”

 


Climate: Why disinformation is so persistent

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231130113049.htm 

The consequences of climate change are more visible than ever, and the scientific community has confirmed that humans are responsible. Yet studies show that a third of the population still doubts or disputes these facts. The cause is disinformation spread by certain vested interests. To try and prevent this phenomenon, a team has developed and tested six psychological interventions on nearly 7,000 participants from twelve countries. The research highlights the extremely persuasive nature of disinformation and the need to strengthen our efforts to combat it.

 


COP28 reaches groundbreaking climate deal in Dubai, calling for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels'

https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/bakx-cop28-climate-deal-1.7056812 

The agreement contains much stronger language on fossil fuels compared to a previous proposal. For the first time, the text calls for a "transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in keeping with the science."

 


Initial Reactions to a Draft of the Core Agreement from the COP28 Climate Talks

From Al Gore:  https://twitter.com/algore/status/1734238192608411989

“The world desperately needs to phase out fossil fuels as quickly as possible, but this obsequious draft reads as if OPEC dictated it word for word… the final text must include clear language on phasing out fossil fuels.”

From CNN:  https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/11/climate/cop-28-draft-agreement-fossil-fuel-monday/index.html

“a watering down of earlier versions and an apparent concession to oil-producing nations.”

From The Guardian:  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2023/dec/11/cop28-live-time-to-be-ambitious-says-president-as-summit-enters-final-days

The overwhelming reaction has been negative to the new draft text… which only mentions action on fossil fuels as an option rather than a requirement, and as a “reduction” rather than a “phase-out.”

 

From Reuters:  https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/new-cop28-draft-text-does-not-mention-phase-out-fossil-fuels-2023-12-11/

“The list did not refer directly to a phase out of fossil fuels, which was a key demand by the European Union and many developing countries that are especially vulnerable to climate change.”

 


Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C

This entry presents a recent announcement from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

"Nairobi, 20 November 2023 – As global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions break records, the latest Emissions Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century, pointing to the urgent need for increased climate action."

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/nations-must-go-further-current-paris-pledges-or-face-global-warming

 


 

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