Achievement of zero-emission milestone marks Bodycote's commitment to eco-friendly management and leadership.
Bodycote Achieves Zero Carbon Emission Milestone at Derby and Rotherham Plants
In a significant step towards sustainability, Bodycote, a leading heat treatment company, has announced that its Derby and Rotherham facilities, which specialize in heat treating turbine blades for Rolls-Royce jet engines, are now operating with zero carbon emissions.
This milestone has been achieved without the use of carbon offsetting, marking a significant achievement in Bodycote's mission to reduce operational emissions by 46% by 2030. The company is the first and only major heat treatment company with a near-term carbon reduction target verified by the Science Based Targets initiative.
The Derby and Rotherham plants are fully electric and powered entirely by renewable energy sources. A new closed circuit adiabatic cooling system introduced at the Derby plant provides electricity consumption savings of 73% and a reduction in water use of over 85%.
Elsewhere in the industry, Bodycote is running pilot decarbonisation projects across Europe and North America. Meanwhile, NASA is studying a specialized model wing to help accelerate the development of advanced air mobility industry aircraft, including air taxis and autonomous cargo drones.
Lockheed Martin, on the other hand, will upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force's F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to mirror the advanced capabilities of its modernized F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft.
Bodycote's services are critical to the safety, durability, and performance of products that define modern life, such as aircraft engines, car gearboxes, and surgical tools. The company's operations are part of a global heat treatment industry worth an estimated $25-30bn.
Other industry players are also making strides in sustainability. GKN Aerospace has completed a comprehensive evaluation of its operational sustainability practices, earning a gold rating from EcoVadis. Meanwhile, Wallwork Group has invested £100 thousand in a UR Cobot for their vacuum braze line in Cambridge. Brookhouse Aerospace has also invested over £500,000 in additional machinery to extend its engineering capabilities.
The NCC has adopted Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud and extended its use to other innovation centers. This move is expected to further enhance the industry's ability to innovate and respond to the challenges of the 21st century.
As the industry continues to evolve, Bodycote's zero carbon emission milestone serves as a testament to the potential for sustainable practices to coexist with technological advancement and economic growth.
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