Our environment

Less is more for the environment

At SWEP, we consistently explore new ways to maximize output while minimizing input. This includes product design, technological innovation and our own consumption of energy, water, metals and other materials. Decarbonization and circularity are strongly interconnected – every step towards closing the loop helps reduce carbon emissions and the need for virgin materials.

Environmental key goals

Achieve carbon neutrality in scope 1 & 2 by 2030.

Reduce scope 3 emission intensity by 20% by 2030

Reduce water intensity in production by 50% by 2030

Key to the bigger context

SWEP’s brazed plate heat exchangers are primarily made of stainless steel and copper and are compliant with REACH, RoHS and TSCA. The true value is however how they are a key component in segments where less really means more. Every day, our solutions reduce energy consumption, enable more fossil-free energy production and make it possible to use resources more responsibly, for instance by switching to natural refrigerants. Our products for tap water applications also improve access to temperature-controlled water around the world.

SWEP - environment in the bigger context

Decarbonizing our operations

Our carbon-reduction efforts span across our operations, value chain and product life cycle. We invest in both targeted projects and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes. By 2030, we aim to be carbon neutral in Scopes 1 and 2, and to reduce Scope 3 emission intensity by 20%. Today, the majority of our energy comes from renewable sources, including our on-site generation via solar panels and heat recovery systems. Our aim is to use as close as possible to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Since 2025, we also offer brazed plate heat exchangers made with CO2-reduced steel. This aligns with our goals while providing an opportunity for customers to reduce their carbon footprint across their value chains.

Increasing our circularity

SWEP’s R&D contributes to our sustainability initiatives by continuously developing more sustainable products – creating more with less. The challenge of circularity however requires looking at resource efficiency, water, waste and substance control but also the materials we use and the level of recyclability. The whole value chain needs to be involved to create new opportunities to collaborate and innovate. In our own operations, we use as much recycled material as possible by closely collaborating with steel and copper suppliers. 100% of our production metal scrap is recycled, including the smallest cut-offs. Reducing our own water use is a key part of our sustainability effort.