we rather call it sustainable entrepreneurship

impact 16% of total revenue
contributes to SDG6 and its relevant subgoals: clean water and sanitation

SDG 6.1: we engineer solutions for safe drinking water.
Each year, Aalberts integrated piping systems delivers millions meters of pipes and connections for the hygienic distribution of drinking, potable and wastewater in eco-friendly buildings. We offer customers a single sourced and complete integrated piping solution. This is how we contribute to the access to safe drinking water for all.

SDG 6.3: we improve water quality with our technologies.
A high potable water quality begins with the planning and selection of the right material. Chemical substances must not be present in concentrations that are harmful for human health. We address such topics by offering lead-free piping systems, for example using lead-free alloy or by using other materials such as composite. We engineer our valves to be cavity free: they are continuously flushed to avoid stagnant water in valve and growth of bacteria. Our piping systems have all major national and international quality certifications, approvals (e.g, NSF/ANSI, KIWA, DVGW) and quality for green building rating systems (e.g., LEED, DGNB and BREEAM). Also, we offer technologies to protect and improve water quality including filtration, purification and softening.

SDG 6.4: we create water efficiency in eco-friendly buildings.
Our solutions ensure clean water and sanitation for millions of households worldwide and focus on efficient water use and water savings. For example, the Airfix vessel, an expansion vessel for domestic hot water saves up to 1,200 litres of drinking water per household per year when installed.

impact 32% of total revenue
contributes to SDG7 and its relevant subgoals: affordable and clean energy

SDG 7.1: we engineer technologies for heating and cooling systems.
Aalberts hydronic flow control and Aalberts integrated piping systems engineer a wide range of mission-critical building technologies that can be combined with heat pumps. When installed, our tailor-made solutions enable the transition to low carbon energy systems (e.g., valve, connection, fastening and piping technology) and provide improved energy efficiency (e.g., pump groups, buffer tanks and underfloor heating) in heating and cooling systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

SDG 7.2: we make renewable energy installations possible. Aalberts empowers the energy transition by providing solutions needed for renewable energy systems, such as solar panels and hydrogen installations. Aalberts manufactures expansion vessels for solar powered installations and thermal batteries for domestic water, powered by solar. Also, our fittings and piping systems have a very high temperature resistance and are therefore suitable for use in solar installations.

SDG 7.3: we provide improved energy efficiency.
Aalberts hydronic flow control provides improved energy efficiency in eco-friendly buildings through hardware and digital products and services. Our VacuStream for example, is a pumpless degasser that protects sealed water systems from corrosion, dirt and failure and removes gases from the system with expected energy savings up to 15%. Also, digital products and services such as intelligent thermostats, smart radiator heads and remote services can make heating and cooling in eco-friendly buildings more energy efficient by up to 15%. Lastly, we engineer products that enable e-mobility and provide energy efficiency in maritime transport.

impact 13% of total revenue
contributes to SDG9 and its relevant subgoals: industry, innovation and infrastructure

SDG 9.4: we facilitate the growth of sustainable industries.
Aalberts advanced mechatronics delivers leading-edge innovative, tailor-made and future-proof technologies, enabling the roadmaps and manufacturing challenges of high-end customers. With our technologies and innovations, we are part of the high-tech infrastructure needed for technological breakthroughs. These breakthroughs enable the manufacturing of low-carbon technologies and the world’s shift towards decarbonisation.

SDG 9.5: we accelerate technological breakthroughs.
Aalberts accelerates technological breakthroughs. From mechatronic systems, to motion and fluid control in high-end machines and process installations, environmental control solutions, ultra-high purity liquid and gas supply systems and ultra large and accurate machining. We continuously focus on long-term innovation and disciplined investments in R&D. Also, R&D enables us to reuse the installed base end-of-life modules and support responsible usage of materials for the semiconductor industry.

impact 9% of total revenue
contributes to SDG12 and its relevant subgoals: sustainable consumption and production

SDG 12.2: we extend material lifetime and engineer solutions for lightweight materials.
Aalberts surface technologies partners with leading industrial customers in sustainable transportation worldwide to develop, produce and finish functional and highly durable surface designs of metals through sophisticated heat and surface treatments. We also develop and produce high-tech, lightweight aluminium and magnesium components that are both strong and light. The improved strength and stiffness of the materials improves product quality and reliability, while extending the lifetime of the manufactured parts (due to increased corrosion protection) and reducing the material footprint. They are of great importance for sustainable transportation in the automotive, e-mobility and aerospace industries.

SDG 12.4: we minimise hazardous waste.
Aalberts surface technologies develops and applies alternatives for hazardous substances, for example IVD coatings as substitute for chrome and cadmium coatings.

SDG 12.5: we minimise waste with our solutions.
Aalberts engineers a ‘fit to last’ strategy and applies lifetime, quality and reliability improvements to our products. By extending the lifetime of materials, Aalberts reduces the need to replace products. Also, we aim to prevent the use of natural resources. Thanks to Aalberts’ sophisticated heat and surface treatments, coatings enable lightweight products to be as strong as untreated materialintensive products. Lightweight materials require less natural resources and result in less waste.