Steps towards a greener future
One of the key objectives of the Prysmian Group is to move step by step towards carbon-neutral production. In recent years, we have implemented a number of projects that contribute to energy saving, the reduction of the CO₂ footprint and responsible production.
Diesel forklifts are being replaced by electric forklifts
The factory uses forklifts on a daily basis, most of which are already electric. Only three diesel-powered forklifts remain. By 2028, we will replace all our forklifts with electric ones. This step will reduce both emissions and noise in production and storage areas.
Smart light sources
We started replacing old lighting technology with LED solutions as far back as eight years ago. The long project culminated in 2024, when we renewed a total of 1100 light sources. Today, all indoor and outdoor lights are energy-efficient LEDs, some of which operate with smart control. This ensures lower energy consumption and a longer service life.
Smarter heating and energy security
Our production processes generate sufficient heat, which is why we have kept the heating in our production building completely switched off for more than a decade. In office spaces, we use smart heating control – lower temperatures at nights and weekends to reduce energy consumption. In addition, we replaced windows that were more than 30 years old with new energy-efficient double- or triple-glazed windows that help reduce heat loss and improve the indoor climate.
Renewable and carbon neutral energy solutions
Since the autumn of 2024, when the Keila Industrial Park network area was connected to the Utilitas Keila district heating network, we have been sourcing all of our district heating from the Utilitas biomass boiler house. As a result, 90% of our district heating is produced from renewable sources. Biomass district heating is one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly solutions, helping to reduce the use of fossil fuels and supporting the circular economy of local energy production.
The electricity used in our production units comes from certified hydroelectric and nuclear sources. Hydropower is a renewable and carbon-neutral energy source produced by the movement of water. Nuclear energy, although non-renewable, is also carbon neutral and stable. This will ensure reliable electricity generation without greenhouse gas emissions.
Both sources contribute significantly to reducing the environmental footprint of our production and support the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy economy.
Maintenance as the key to energy savings
Our production uses ovens with an operating temperature of 380 °C. To prevent unnecessary energy loss, we regularly service the seals and opening gaskets of the furnaces. Continuous maintenance ensures fewer leaks and helps save both energy and costs.
Cooling equipment that is safer for the environment
We have phased out old refrigeration equipment that contained refrigerants that damaged the ozone layer. Modern equipment uses a refrigerant with a low Global Warming Potential, making such equipment significantly more environmentally friendly compared to older models.
All these steps are part of our broader strategy to create sustainable production that supports both the environment and the communities in which we operate.