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Munters new climate targets validated by SBTi
Andréa Haag, Vice President Sustainability at Munters.
Munters has adopted new ambitious climate targets to reduce emissions related to the use of the company’ s products and its own operations. The targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative( SBTi) and support the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The analysis on which the goals are based was conducted in 2024. It confirms that almost all of Munters climate impact, more than 99 %, stems from energy use related to the use phase of the company’ s products. Munters is a global leader in dehumidification, cooling equipment, and digital solutions used by customers in a variety of industries – from food to battery manufacturing and data centers – to create an optimal environment with maximized resource efficiency. Based on the new data, Munters has set a target to reduce carbon emissions from product usage( Scope 3, Category 11) by an average of 51.6 % per unit sold by 2030( base year 2023). Previously, Munters targets only included direct and indirect emissions from its own operations( Scope 1 and 2). This shift means that product development will play a more explicit role in Munters sustainability priorities moving forward. Efforts also continue to reduce carbon emissions in Munters own operations where the updated goal is to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 % by 2030( base year 2023).
Climate Solutions appoints Divisional President
Danfoss Climate Solutions has named Dennis Appel as the Divisional President of its newly established Controls and Thermal Management division. This new division unites the expertise of heat exchangers with refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning technologies to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency. Since 2020, Dennis Appel has played a key role in expanding Danfoss’ heat exchangers business.“ Dennis has successfully led our heat exchangers business, and his leadership will be a tremendous asset to our refrigeration and components business. With 20 years of leadership experience in international heat transfer and thermal management companies, he brings deep industry expertise to this role,” said Kristian Strand, President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. Dennis Appel, Divisional President of the newly formed Controls and Thermal Management division, commented:“ I am excited to build upon our strong foundation and history of exceptional products, solutions, and customer relationships while bringing together two talented teams with a proven track record of success. Most importantly, I look forward to driving impactful results for our customers.” By combining heat exchangers and refrigeration technologies, Danfoss Climate Solutions is strengthening its ability to respond swiftly to evolving customer needs, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements. President Danfoss Climate Solutions Kristian Strand added:“ The HVACR industry is advancing rapidly, with an increasing focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Our new setup will allow us to align more effectively with these trends and seamlessly adapt to market changes.”
GF Piping Systems appoints new Head for Industrial Cooling
GF Piping Systems has named Fabrizio Vagli as Head of Industrial Cooling to lead its global business in key sectors such as data centers, marine applications, and industrial process cooling. Vagli brings over two decades of experience in HVAC systems, including senior roles in sales and business development at Siemens, and aims to advance innovation and sustainability in the company’ s cooling solutions.
Vagli’ s career began as an HVAC installer before he transitioned to a planning office and later joined Siemens, where he spent 15 years in areas such as Energy Performance Contracting and OEM HVAC Controls. He also worked with start-ups and SMEs, adding entrepreneurial insight to his engineering background. He holds a bachelor’ s degree in HVAC and an EMBA in
International Management & Affairs. In his new role, Vagli will develop and implement strategies for GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling segment, focusing on energyefficient and resource-saving systems. His objective is to enable long-term operational efficiency and support sustainable growth for customers in demanding cooling applications.
Partnership expands manufacturing opportunities across N. Y.
Voss Manufacturing, an upstate New York family-owned business since 1967, makes machinery for the heat exchanger industry and does custom design and manufacturing. It also comes equipped with a workforce of 110 employees, with roughly 30 % near retirement.“ The biggest challenge for Voss to grow is being able to hire skilled trades. For every five skilled tradesmen that are leaving the workforce there’ s only one coming in,” said Dan Yousett, engineering and development manager, Voss Manufacturing. To help combat that, Voss is one of many companies now connected to Dream It Do It Western New York, |
working to build a talent pipeline and recruit the next generation of skilled workers.“ They are the bridge between education and manufacturing,” said Yousett.“ They go out and make the connections and find those kids, that probably are not good candidates for college and encourage them to find a better pathway to a good rewarding career.” Dream It Do It Western New York recently announced it’ s expanded its program to help businesses in Erie and Niagara counties, building on its success in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany.“ To engage with students, to engage with schools, to get students |
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connected with manufacturing careers,” said Todd Tranum, president, Dream It Do It Western New York. |
Tranum says he hopes the program can serve as a model for the rest of the state, facing the same manufacturing employment issues. |
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