At KEBO, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand
Climate change, energy transition and sustainability are the biggest challenges that many industries have to face now and in the future. Our specialty chemicals help to increase the efficiency of processes and reduce the energy consumption of all plants.
We at KEBO attach great importance to sustainability and have therefore also set out internally to minimize our own CO₂ footprint. Whether in the use of efficient lighting technology, the installation of water-saving fittings, the regulation of air conditioning or with improved waste separation – since November 2022, we have been part of the one-year Düsseldorf Ecoprofit program, in which participating companies work together with experts as well as representatives of the environmental office and associations to develop practical concepts for saving energy, water and waste. In joint workshops and individual consultations on site, we were offered a practical introduction to the topic. The aim is to reduce operational emissions, conserve natural resources, increase eco-efficiency and raise awareness of the environment and sustainability.
Currently, the installation of a photovoltaic system on the roof of the production hall is planned, with installation work scheduled to begin in the fall. This means that we produce almost 50 percent of our total requirements ourselves and save roughly 30 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Regardless of the certification, we can already say that this project has been a great success and has made us think about sustainability in all our processes.
Our core team for sustainability
In the first step, we formed a core team that was supported by colleagues from different departments, depending on the topic. After a thorough inventory, we collected practical ideas and examined their implementation. All colleagues participated enthusiastically. A special e-mail address was set up to which everyone could send their ideas. Since then, we have been working with great passion on the implementation of the program.
The products shown on our website are only a selection of our entire product range. There is no universal remedy for the rapid removal of impurities. Some can be removed well with alkaline agents, others better in the acidic range. The large variety of conceivable cleaning problems and the large number of additives, inhibitors and ready-to-use cleaning solutions offered by us make it advisable to obtain detailed advice before starting cleaning.
The same applies to inhibitors, defoamers, scale preventers, corrosion inhibitors, pickling inhibitors, etc. Depending on the plant, material, product and the type of boiler/cooling water is used, different individual challenges arise. We are well equipped for them.
Talk to us, we will be happy to help!
On request, we can analyze deposits in our laboratory and develop a cleaning strategy based on our many years of experience, taking into account the conditions on site.