Colgate-Palmolive Pursues Net Zero Carbon Target with Emerson’s Smart Sensor Technology for Compressed Air Monitoring
September 27 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Consumer products leader saves energy and
optimizes production processes in manufacturing facilities,
shrinking its carbon footprint
Global software, technology and engineering leader Emerson
(NYSE: EMR) is collaborating with S&P 100 consumer products
manufacturer Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) to reduce wasted
energy in Colgate’s product packaging facilities and contribute to
its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in operations by
2040. Armed with data from Emerson’s advanced sensor technologies
and analytics, Colgate has already seen a 15% reduction in energy
usage on several toothpaste and toothbrush packaging lines and
expects even greater energy savings as the technology is rolled out
more widely.
The project is part of Colgate’s digital transformation program
and uses specialized AVENTICS™ pneumatic sensors and IIoT-enabled
software architecture to precisely monitor compressed air flow in
real time to identify leaks, optimize pneumatic processes and
improve air flow efficiency. Given the heavy reliance on pneumatics
in large-scale consumer goods production, reducing the amount of
energy associated with compressed air contributes not only to
sustainability efforts, but also to overall equipment health and
reliability.
“Colgate is a caring, innovative growth company that’s
reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our
planet. This collaboration is an excellent example of how the power
of digitalization is helping us achieve our purpose by meeting our
global sustainability and performance ambitions,” said Warren
Pruitt, Vice President Global Engineering Services,
Colgate-Palmolive. “Saving energy through air flow monitoring is
just the tip of the iceberg. With a test-and-learn mindset, we’re
able to scale successful lessons across our global footprint and
help achieve our sustainability objectives.”
In Colgate’s implementation, Emerson’s AVENTICS AF2 Smart Flow
Sensor calculates air usage data with integrated software that
displays trends and anomalies on analytics dashboards, allowing
operators to easily regulate supply pressures and detect leaks. The
system’s built-in connectivity makes it easy to deploy and provides
immediate insights at the machine level, with network capability
paving the way for monitoring compressed air usage enterprise
wide.
“We’re honored to work shoulder-to-shoulder with
Colgate-Palmolive, whose brand Colgate is in more homes than any
other,” said Mark Bulanda, Executive President of Emerson’s
Automation Solutions business. “Projects like this demonstrate the
technology available today to detect wasteful and costly energy
leaks, optimize manufacturing processes and make a measurable
difference in meeting sustainability goals.”
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA),
is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative
solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential
markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process,
hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect
personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and
operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions
business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food
quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create
sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit
Emerson.com.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company
reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our
planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet
Nutrition, the Company sells its products in more than 200
countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive,
elmes, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga,
Irish Spring, PCA Skin, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax,
Asion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science
Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for
its leadership and innovation in promoting environmental
sustainability and community well-being, including its achievements
in saving water, reducing waste, promoting recyclability and
improving children’s oral health through its Bright Smiles, Bright
Future program, which has reached more than 1.3 billion children
since 1991. For more information about Colgate’s global business
and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit
ColgatePalmolive.com CL-C
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