Walking the talk with our sustainable headquarters

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Never satisfied with the status quo – especially when it comes to saving the planet – researchers and engineers at Aalberts hydronic flow control are on a constant mission to make things greener, more efficient and more sustainable. The new headquarters in Almere, the Netherlands, is the perfect embodiment of these efforts.

Shining the light on new, sustainable ways of living.

One of the most sustainable buildings in the world

Nestled in a wonderfully biodiverse setting purposefully designed to help the environment thrive, the Aalberts hydronic flow office runs on 100% renewable energy – just one of the reasons it was nominated the most sustainable building in the world! Indeed, in 2021, it was awarded a BREEAM outstanding certificate for sustainability.

The building itself is completely energy neutral. In the future it will run on 6,000 solar panels to generate the energy it needs for both production and office facilities. Recognising that relying on renewable energy sources alone will not be enough to carry us forward into a sustainable future, the building is fitted with all Aalberts hydronic flow control components and products, in order to maximize its energy savings potential. For instance, the use of the FlexTherm Eco thermal charging station serves to convert the solar energy generated directly into heat, meaning that it can then be used to generate the building’s hot water, without any harmful emissions. Likewise, the use of the new expansion vessels helps reduce the company’s carbon footprint by a substantial 65% and the use of the air and dirt separators results in a 15% energy saving.

Technology works when it is at harmony with nature

Aalberts hydronic flow control is an ecologically conscious organization. We have engineered products with the longest possible life expectancy making replacements less frequent. Moreover, packing is becoming increasingly recyclable along with the circular design of the products.

We support our customers, partners, and contractors throughout the project journey, helping through from the planning stage right through to post-construction and even remodelling. Our components are designed in a way that ensures the systems will run smoothly and efficiently from source to emitter. And what better testament to our success than our own headquarters demonstrating what a remarkable change these products can make?

Our boiler room technologies are now installed in 846,190 homes and facilities, accounting for 3% of all the sustainable systems in Europe. In 2023, our focus will be on demonstrating our water-efficiency solutions, while our aim for 2024 is to reduce in-and-out packaging by 20%. More ambitiously still, by 2025, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint by a further 5%. All of these goals will inevitably contribute to reaching the EU target of reducing greenhouse emissions by 55% by 2030.

Aalberts hydronic flow control invites you to share in this sustinable success, encouraging you to get in touch to discuss how you too can future-proof hydronic systems.