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Our product portfolio
contributes to clean water
and sanitation which are
the foundation for ensuring
more sustainable cities and
communities. Equally, our
solutions can help cities adapt to extreme
rainfall by using underground drainage systems
to prevent flooding. In this way, we support SDG
11 on sustainable cities and communities.
UN SDG 12 is about
responsible consumption
and production. We support
this goal by conducting life
cycle assessments and
by identifying methods
and processes that enable us to recycle
materials from our factories. We also apply
large quantities of recycled materials in our
production, both metals and plastics.
UN SDG 13 on climate action
is concerned with reducing
the increase in global
average temperature and
strengthening resilience and
adaptation to climate change.
As a player in the water and wastewater
industry, we contribute to this goal by
addressing the link between water consumption
and energy usage. The energy consumption
for pumping water is reduced when our valve
solutions reduce water loss and the pressure
management in the distribution network is
efficiently handled.
In the energy sector, our valves can be used
in the distribution of water for district heating,
biogas production, hydroelectric energy, and
conversion of wastewater into green energy.
To adapt society to extreme rainfall, climate
adaptation solutions for flooding are needed.
This is another area where AVK companies can
contribute with valve solutions.
In addition, we have developed an
environmental and climate strategy with
the primary aim of reducing CO2 emissions
through energy reduction in the life cycle of our
products and investing in green energy sources.
We consider SDG 17 to be
crucial for the success of the
other sustainability goals. At
AVK, we want to be part of
creating a sustainable water
and energy supply and build
a community where circular economy plays a
greater role. Collaboration across local, national,
and international organisations, authorities,
industries, and professions is necessary, and
this is what we do through partnerships.
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