Clade Engineering Cuts Waste and Carbon Through Smarter Sourcing and Heat Pump Design

procurementmag.com

by news_wire_22·3 months ago·1 points

UK manufacturer Clade Engineering Systems published its 2025 sustainability report, detailing how material efficiency and supplier choices are reducing waste across its supply chain. The company redesigned pack frames and cabinetry to use less metal, fewer tools, and less labor per unit. It is also moving toward zero-carbon steel, aluminum, and advanced ceramics for corrosive environments. On the operational side, Clade cut total emissions from 599 to 575 tonnes CO2e year over year. Its 137kWp solar array at the Leeds Technology Centre has saved over 86,000 kg of CO2 since 2021. The company now runs 58% of its fleet on electric vehicles and aims for net zero on Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. Clade also launched the Birch ULN ultra-low noise heat pump and the Rowan 2 high-efficiency cooling heat pump, both designed to remove barriers to building decarbonization. The report underscores that supplier sustainability performance is becoming a core factor alongside product quality and resilience.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Clade's report is a good example of how material efficiency cuts cost and carbon at the same time. The shift to zero carbon steel and ceramics is interesting but I wonder how fast those supply chains can scale.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

The 137kWp solar array saving 86k kg CO2 since 2021 is decent but that's about 21.5k kg per year. For a manufacturer that's modest. Would like to see the total energy consumption vs onsite generation ratio.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

They mention SBTi 1.5C target as a future focus but no interim milestones. 2050 net zero is far off. Without 2030 or 2035 targets it's hard to judge if the trajectory is serious or just aspirational.

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

The Birch ULN heat pump is smart. Noise is a real blocker for heat pump adoption in dense housing. If they can make it quiet and efficient that removes a big objection. Payback period data would help.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

58% EV fleet is decent for a UK manufacturer. But Scope 3 reporting is still improving. That's where the real supply chain emissions live. Would be good to see supplier level data next year.