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Measuring the Environmental Impact of Heat Pump Manufacturing Using Life Cycle Assessment

By Jordan Lindsay, Irdanto Saputra Lase, Jessie Briggs, Costanza Tinari, Tom Mills, Waco Yokoyama, Richard Hilson

Discover how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can reduce the environmental impact of heat pump manufacturing. In this whitepaper, Minviro and Gemserv outline the cradle-to-gate analysis of a 10kW Air Source Heat Pump, revealing insights into the embodied carbon emissions of current manufacturing processes and exploring pathways for sustainability improvements. Learn how production techniques can reduce the carbon footprint of heat pumps by up to 50%, ensuring that manufacturers not only comply with new regulatory requirements but also lead the shift toward a more sustainable future.

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Heat Pump Manufacturing: Using LCA to Measure Environmental Impact

This whitepaper explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) identifies and addresses the key environmental challenges in the production of heat pumps. By examining the materials and processes involved, the study provides manufacturers with strategies to significantly reduce embodied carbon emissions, helping them stay ahead of regulatory demands and support global decarbonisation efforts.

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This whitepaper is focused on manufacturing of heat pumps.

How does heat pump manufacturing contribute to carbon emissions?

Heat pump manufacturing can contribute significantly to embodied carbon—hidden emissions that occur during production. This whitepaper explores these emissions in detail, using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to uncover the environmental hotspots in the manufacturing process. We’ll show you how adopting more sustainable practices can reduce embodied carbon and how your business can take actionable steps to lower its carbon footprint.

What are the benefits of using recycled and low-carbon materials?

Materials like steel, plastics, and refrigerants used in heat pumps are often carbon-intensive. Our study demonstrates how shifting to recycled materials and low-carbon alternatives can drastically cut emissions. Discover how small changes in the materials you use can lead to significant improvements in sustainability.

How can LCA help manufacturers stay ahead of new sustainability regulations?

With environmental regulations becoming more stringent, ensuring compliance is critical. This whitepaper reveals how LCA helps manufacturers stay compliant with current and upcoming regulations like the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

How can optimising energy use during production reduce environmental impact?

Energy consumption during manufacturing is an important contributor to a heat pump’s overall environmental impact. By leveraging energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sources, manufacturers can significantly reduce their carbon footprint. This whitepaper details how optimising energy inputs in the production process can enhance both environmental and financial performance.

Why are heat pumps and LCA the future of sustainable heating solutions?

Heat pumps are recognised as a good alternative to traditional heating systems, but how can we ensure their manufacturing is just as sustainable? Combining technology with LCA can not only support in reducing emissions but also enhances transparency and accountability. Our whitepaper shows how adopting LCA in your manufacturing processes can help future-proof your products and increase investment potential. Curious about the future of technology? Download the whitepaper for a forward-looking view on more sustainable heat pump production.

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