Pratt & Whitney, PSD
Springdale
Platinum member since 2019
www.pw.utc.com
Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies Company (NYSE:RTX) is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units
At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed – and will continue to transform – the world. It’s an engine for human progress and an instrument to rise above. That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s most advanced and unrelenting aircraft engines. We do this as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is our mission, and a challenge to which we rise every day. It’s about more than transporting people reliably to their destinations. It’s about more than providing the care and intelligence to service aircraft engines expertly. It’s about innovating and engineering a new and exciting future for aviation – one in which the full potential of human progress can be unleashed. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.
Environment, Health & Safety - EH&S: With the number of commercial aircraft in service projected to grow from 29,000 today to 47,000 by 2030, it’s Pratt & Whitney’s imperative to deliver products and operations that won’t compromise future generations. In our products and ground operations, we are committed to three environment, health and safety objectives:
- Workplace safety: We will not rest until our workplaces and workers are free from risk of injury
- Compliance: We will comply with all applicable EH&S laws and regulations
- Environment: We will work continuously to reduce our impact on the environment and global climate
More on our 2025 Sustainability Goals and Pratt & Whitney workplace safety
Environmental Improvement Projects
Closed Loop Fluorescent Penetrant Indicator (FPI) Systems Installation
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) had an older Carbtrol filtration system in place, but had noticed a decline in water quality and overall water usage. By replacing this system with a closed loop FPI system, Pratt & Whitney can ensure adequate levels of both water quality and supply. The project also enables Pratt & Whitney officials of water quality or usage issues at the facility.
Compressed Air Leak Survey & Repairs
P&W partnered with an external inspector to locate any compressed air leaks in buildings across the site. In 2021, over 200 leaks were detected and subsequently repaired. The following year, no old leaks had re-ruptured and only 98 new leaks were discovered and repaired. This assists the company in reducing energy consumption that otherwise could go unnoticed.
Rainwater Harvesting
The company installed two rainwater harvesting systems in order to collect and then supply rainwater to the facility’s evaporative cooling towers. By utilizing this renewable water source, Pratt & Whitney is able to conserve water and associated savings since they no longer have to purchase water from the nearby Beaver Lake Water District for this purpose.
Roof Replacement & Upgrades
Pratt & Whitney is upgrading their existing roof to meet 2023 sustainability standards. By doing so, the entity will jump from a roof with an R-value in the range of 16-20 to a roof with a value of 26-32 based on insulation and coating materials, and will help reduce energy consumption.
Cooling Tower Removal
The company is looking to remove their last remaining evaporative cooling tower on the eastern portion of the facility, which could save around 120,000 gallons of water per year.
Building Automation Project
Pratt & Whitney installed a building automation system that will control and monitor utility usage through a variety of sources: lighting, HVAC, water processes, and natural gas usage. This project will identify any spikes or leaks in real time, rather than the company having to wait until utility bills to uncover issues.