Trelleborg UK transitions to 100% renewable gas
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has said it has marked a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the UK as four production facilities complete a transformative shift to 100% renewable gas.
Renewable natural gas (RNG), also known as biomethane, is a renewable fuel and biogas produced by the decomposition of organic matter under anaerobic conditions and has a methane concentration of 90% or greater.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions production sites at Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, Cadley Hill in Derbyshire, Bridgwater in Somerset and Tamworth in Warwickshire – comprising 90% of facilities in the UK – have completed the transition to RNG, which requires no alterations to existing natural gas infrastructure.
Colin Farrell, Global Sourcing Specialist, says: “By switching to biomethane, a carbon-neutral and renewable energy source, we not only minimise our environmental impact but promote the use of clean energy.
“The transition is a key component of Trelleborg’s broader energy and sustainability strategy within the UK, which also targets reducing waste, conserving water and investing in renewable energy sources. We understand the importance of leading by example in our industry and have taken proactive steps to ensure that our operations are not just efficient but more sustainable,” he added.
The four UK sites have already switched to entirely renewable electricity which entails zero CO2 emissions. This change now means that the gas they use is carbon neutral.
Trelleborg says this initiative is one of many key actions it has undertaken over the years to reduce carbon emissions. Further efforts, such as implementing energy conservation technologies and utilising advanced energy monitoring systems, are also central to lowering energy consumption and Trelleborg’s overall carbon footprint.
The company has already installed solar panels on the roofs of 12 facilities, including the production site in Malta which recently installed photovoltaic panels which provide 15% of the unit’s energy needs.
