SKF wins at COP30

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, SKF’s remanufacturing solutions will be recognised as a winner of SBCOP’s (Sustainable Business COP) Best Cases. This award highlights SKF’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts in extending product lifecycles, reducing waste and minimising carbon emissions through advanced remanufacturing practices.

“At SKF, we demonstrate our credibility and progress on our own science-based net zero journey, applying the same ambitious standards internally as we advocate for externally. By actively decarbonising our operations, investing in circularity and ensuring supply chain transparency, our leadership is built on verifiable action and technological innovation,” said Annika Ölme, CTO and Senior Vice President, Technology Development.

SKF’s remanufacturing initiative exemplifies how clean technologies and circular solutions can accelerate industrial decarbonisation. The company said remanufactured bearings perform like new — at a lower cost, with shorter lead times and a significantly reduced manufacturing CO₂ footprint. The process ensures the same product quality and standards, with no shortcuts.

SKF RecondOil double separation technology (DST) enhances the circularity of industrial oil by regenerating it into a reusable asset, preventing it from aging and eliminating the need for new oil purchases. This reduces waste, cuts emissions and improves machine performance.

“SKF has consistently driven sustainability through energy-efficient solutions, circularity and emissions reductions in close collaboration with our customers. COP30 marks a strategic moment for SKF to step forward, share our learnings and collaborate on global climate solutions,” said Sofie Runius Cederberg, Head of Sustainability.

At COP30, SKF will showcase scalable clean technologies and circular solutions to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, circularity and responsible growth. As a global leader in bearing and rotating equipment solutions, SKF continues to drive innovation that supports the transition to a net zero future.

“The COP30 platform emphasises that collaboration and partnerships are key to the climate transition, and we are proud to contribute with innovative and sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact while delivering tangible value to industries worldwide,” Ölme said.

Key technologies and initiatives on display will include energy transition, circular economy and materials. Remanufacturing and RecondOil are two examples of how the company contributes to a circular future. Other solutions that SKF will present at COP30 are:

• industrial heat pumps with ceramic and magnetic technologies;
• energy-efficient HVAC systems powered by SKF magnetic bearings;
• tidal power drivetrains for renewable energy generation;
• internal decarbonisation programs and a robust investment framework.
   

The agenda and activities where SKF participates at COP30 are available on the SKF website.

Image caption: SKF Remanufacturing. Credit: SKF