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Carbon dioxide equivalent reductions with on-site nitrogen generation

As the effects and risks of climate change have become generally accepted, businesses are stepping up to be part of the solution. Most have adopted the Net Zero goals outlined by governments and in international agreements. The latter include the Science Based Targets Initiative and the Paris Accord. Whether mandatory or voluntary, these Net Zero goals demand a significant, measurable reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions in a relatively short time. 

For businesses, converting these ambitions into action can be a daunting task. Pneumatech is offering an important solution for companies whose operation relies on nitrogen – switching to on-site generation. Did you know a nitrogen generator can play an outsize role in minimizing your carbon footprint? Our proprietary calculator can help you assess your potential savings.

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What is carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)?

CO2e means carbon dioxide equivalent. CO2 as a term does not account for any other greenhouse gases. CO2e does. It allows the comparison of the greenhouse gas emissions of different processes and activities using one common language. 

Nitrogen generation versus deliveries

Many companies rely on delivered liquid or gaseous nitrogen. What they don’t know is that the CO2e impact of producing and transporting this nitrogen is significant. * This is much less the case with a quality on-site generator. In fact, the CO2e footprint of producing your own nitrogen can be many times smaller compared to deliveries. * As an added bonus, you pay much less per unit of gas, which means the generator pays for itself very quickly. 

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Success stories

The CO2e reductions you can achieve with on-site nitrogen generation are impressive. Here are just 3 companies that did it: 

  • A US-based F&B company that uses 1,400,000 M3 nitrogen per year lowered its CO2e emissions by 236,753 kgCO2e/year. This constituted a reduction of 72%. 
  • A chemical company in Italy replaced its liquid N2 deliveries with a Pneumatech PPNG 100 HE generator. It slashed its CO2e emissions by 70% and 28,7331 kgCO2e/year. 
  • A Belgium-based F&B company installed a PPNG 63 HE generator to replace its liquid N2 deliveries. As a result, It minimized its CO2e footprint by 66% and 51,424 kgCO2e/year. 

Calculate how much CO2e you can save

Don’t just take our word for it. You can calculate how much you can reduce your CO2e footprint by switching to on-site nitrogen generation. Your Pneumatech representative can run the numbers for you using our proprietary calculator. So why wait? Contact your Pneumatech expert today to calculate your CO2e savings! 

The leader in on-site nitrogen generation

Ready to start producing your own nitrogen? As the worldwide leader in gas generation, Pneumatech has a complete range of nitrogen generators, as well as compressed air treatment and storage solutions. Our experts are always available help you find the N2 system that meets your exact needs.