Our sustainability vision

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
part of our DNA


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.

Armstrong Environmental policy

 

 

Solutions

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

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

There are 17 goals, and they are integrated, so that action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and so that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. It is broadly recognized that the business sector has a major role to play, and that the SDGs will mobilize trillions of dollars of investment and create new business opportunities.

Each of the 17 goals has a unique representative symbol to make referencing the SDGs clear and simple.

 

What are the priority SDGs at Armstrong

As a global company, Armstrong’s facilities, activities, employees, products and services touch upon and contribute to several of the 17 SDGs. However, from a strategic perspective Armstrong Fluid Technology mainly contribute to the following:


  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

 

Carbon Footprint of a Smart Heat Transfer System

Heat exchangers represent one of the low-carbon energy technologies that can double global energy efficiency by 2040.

A systems approach applied to the design of a heat exchangers system can present a heat exchanger that moves away from a passive mechanical component to an active component, gaining intelligence. A smart energy efficient design is predicated on an integrated, fundamental control strategy that incorporates equipment efficiency and part load operation.

The future of optimally performing heat exchangers involves designing for part loads, controlling for part loads and predictive maintenance (to address fouling).

The carbon footprint of such a smart heat transfer system was presented as an educational poster by Armstrong Fluid Technology at the ACEEE Summer Conference 2024, using three different calculation methodologies: CIBSE TM65 (Basic and Mid- Level) and LCS modeling using OpenLCA. TM65 forms were also collected from suppliers of major components in order to reach the final upfront carbon numbers.

 


Eight Solutions, Eight Low Carbon Footprints

Through a long-standing focus on sustainability, Armstrong is able to offer many energy saving, sustainable solutions. Here are just a few of the most popular, and the installations in which they've been proven effective.

 

Armstrong completed an overnight booster upgrade to the potable water system at Rogers Communications, a 24/7 telecom and media complex. The retrofit reduced energy use by 65%, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 27 tons per year.

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6800 VMS DE Booster 30-30 PanelUP
 

Florida Power & Light upgraded their HVAC system to use Design Envelope pumps. The retrofit project reduced pump energy use by 68%

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Bernardin Manor, an assisted living facility in Chicago upgraded to Design Envelope Tango pumps. The change reduced pump energy use by over 70% and saves over $4000 per year.

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Design Envelope Tango Isometric
 

The SE-F is an advanced multi-zone control that can be directly integrated with pumping units to optimize energy performance. Installations typically see a 30% reduction in pump energy usage.

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Toronto’s Deep Lake Water Cooling uses heat exchangers to transfer heat energy between the lake water and a chilled water loop that serves downtown buildings. Some HVAC systems in the buildings it serves are over 90% more efficient than alternative designs.

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Plate and frame heat exchangers (PFX)
 

A public healthcare consortium in San Diego retrofitted an existing ‘big box’ retail space with an integrated chilled water plant (IPP). The new all-variable speed plant exceeded the specification for energy use with plant efficiencies of 0.58 kW/ton.

Design Envelope IPP render
 

An IPC installation at Humber college delivers HVAC efficiency of 0.55 kW per ton, an improvement of 48%. The college is saving an average of $100,000 a year through reduced energy usage.

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IPC 9521 Isometric
 

Compared to a standard wet-rotor circulator, E-series circulators saves up to 18% in energy costs. E-series are also repairable, so individual ‘wear’ parts can be replaced as needed – for an even lower carbon footprint, and better landfill avoidance.

E8 Series Circulators

 

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