ADVERTORIAL
A major advantage of trenchless technologies: They
require only small construction pits so that they have only little impact on sensitive environments.
BEYOND THE SURFACE: Uncovering the environmental
benefits of trenchless technology
Climate change is a major concern for politicians, business leaders and the public. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions include switching to renewable energy and implementing energy-efficient technologies in transport, buildings, and industry. Global players, including multinational oil and gas or mining companies, often set specific goals to reduce their carbon footprint, such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Germany aims to be greenhouse gas (GHG) neutral by 2045. Rädlinger primus line GmbH, German manufacturer of the Primus Line® system for trenchless rehabilitation of pressure pipes and above-ground fluid transport, contributes to this goal. By sharing their figures and initiatives, the company intends to increase transparency and lead in trenchless technology sustainability.
Trenchless technologies are more sustainable than open trench solutions. They produce less greenhouse gas, noise, and particulate emissions due to:
• fewer construction machines and faster construction, • reduced disposal of excavated material, • minimised need for construction materials and • less traffic delays and diversions.
Compared to open trenching, trenchless technologies like 18 | December 2024 |
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Primus Line® Rehab offer lower construction, social and environmental costs, with greenhouse gas savings up to 90%, according to the German Society for Trenchless Technology.
Rädlinger primus line GmbH regularly assesses its carbon footprint through independent service providers. In 2022, their GHG inventory was 4,908 tCO2e, equivalent to the output of about 1,385 EU households, which is less than 0.001 percent of all EU households. One third of the company's fleet is electric, with plans to replace diesel forklifts with electric ones. Renewable energy is crucial: photovoltaic systems on production facilities supply electricity, with 30% used internally and the rest fed into the grid. Their logistics centre uses heat recovery and heat pump technology to generate energy, and waste sorting and recycling are standard practices. The aim is to be location- neutral already by 2030.
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