Metso's Green Initiative Pays Off in Brazil

The company, Metso, one of the world's leading sustainable technology companies achieved carbon neutrality at its Sorocaba foundry and rubber factory in Brazil-one of the company's largest production sites. This is under Metso's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. BSI, an independent third-party organization, certified the facility to the PAS 2060:2014 standard. The Sorocaba facility generates approximately 20% of the total emission of CO2 for Metso and, therefore, represents the most relevant entity within the Metso global context. The carbon neutral certificate perfectly shows how much Metso is trying to minimize its environmental footprint while helping customers reduce their emissions up the supply chains. This act represents commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency-an extremely tough ask in an industry such as that where goals are often challenging, especially in highly energy-intensive foundries. Carbon Neutral Certification and Net Zero Strategy Metso is moving towards achieving net zero by 2030. The carbon-neutral certification for the Sorocaba facility was part of this approach. The programme began in the first quarter of 2023 and encompassed several steps and measures that reduce emissions, offset them. This included the purchase of GAS-RECs from a local supplier sourced from biomethane. These certificates covered the balance of the remaining CO2 for the year 2023 and therefore meant that the facility had fully carbon neutral operations. Sustainability program All Metso's activities to change over from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable source of energy are ongoing. One of the upcoming projects in this field is the replacement of a gas boiler with an electric boiler at the Sorocaba rubber factory, which further increases renewable energy use at the facility. This further supports the reduction of emissions while creating a position for Metso as the sustainability leader in heavy industry. Carbon Neutrality in Energy-Intensive Operations The Sorocaba foundry is one of those operations that require lots of energy. This, therefore, makes the achievement of carbon neutrality even more unique. Foundries consume large amounts of energy, and carbon neutrality is reached via some ground-breaking solutions with deep commitments towards sustainability. Metso has also set precedents for its competitors within manufacturing and industrial sectors, as carbon neutrality is ensured for a big and energy-consuming facility. This achievement will have a cascading impact within the supply chain of Metso, as many of its customers are going to reduce carbon footprint. Verification of a facility like Sorocaba under carbon neutrality helps reduce Scope 3 emissions for customers through the supply chain value chain. Other projects focused on sustainability and future directions Along with these initiatives toward carbon neutrality taken in 2023, Metso is investing into wide-ranging sustainability projects within its operations in Brazil and globally. For instance, the company recently opened a new logistics and distribution center to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain in Brazil. Such centers optimized in energy use and transporting efficiencies contribute toward reducing total emissions while ensuring that service to clients is prompt in the region. In Chile, Metso has also developed a circularity solution for mill liner recycling, cementing its commitment to sustainability in South America. Types of recycling minimize the need for new raw materials and decrease the emissions connected to the production and disposal of industrial equipment. In the coming years, Metso will continue its efforts towards sustainability at Sorocaba with further projects which aim at decreasing even more emissions together with an increase in the use of renewable energy sources. Besides the conversion of the gas-to-electric boiler, upgrading its production process for energy efficiency besides maximum usage of renewable sources throughout all the foundry, rubber factory, and other departments at the site. This comprises the overall upgrade strategy in order to be sustainable. Overview of the Sorocaba Facility Sorocaba is a very crucial center in South America for Metso. The site covers a number of the firm's most significant manufacturing and service operations. Apart from the foundry and rubber plant, the site also includes manufacturing of screening equipment, pumps, and service hub for mining clients in Brazil and South America for Metso. It has around 1,700 employees in the production, sales, and field service areas. The facility is among Metso's most important global business units in terms of sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, especially within the mining and consumables sectors. The Sustainability Journey of Metso Already, it differs, because the commitment to sustainability of Metso goes further than the site achievements: carbon-neutral for Sorocaba. However, Metso has set even more ambitious climate goals - net zero for its own operations before 2030. The company supports global efforts to combat climate change and actively works on developing sustainable solutions for its customers. Besides carbon reductions, Metso aims to highlight its effort in resource efficiency as well as circularity in everything that it does and wastes fewer things. In order to significantly contribute toward helping the customers meet their own environmental objectives, such solutions in recycling, renewable energy, and energy efficiency by the company can drive long-term growth and competitiveness. Conclusion The Metso Sorocaba foundry and rubber factory is among the company's most significant successes in sustainability, mainly after being declared carbon neutral. The new certification ensures Metso continues to prove its intent to be a brand that says much but does less in working towards reducing carbon footprints, especially in the heavy industrial sector. As the company keeps pushing its innovation with investment towards sustainability solutions, it stays true to its 2030 net-zero target while helping customers reach their climate goals. Source: Metso