How Zero Friction helps achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs)

What are the SDGs?

The SDGs are 17 global goals created by the United Nations to tackle issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change. These goals act as a guide for governments, companies, and individuals to work together toward a more equitable and sustainable world. Zero Frictions work aligns with three key SDGs that drive sustainable energy solutions:

1. SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy – Making energy cleaner, more efficient, and accessible to everyone.

2. SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities – Helping cities grow in a way that’s good for both people and the planet.

3. SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production – Encouraging smarter use of resources and reducing waste.

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What SDG’s are related to district heating and cooling (DHC)?

One of the most impactful innovations in clean energy is district heating and cooling (DHC). Instead of each building using its own boiler or air conditioning, DHC creates shared systems that are cleaner, smarter, and better for the environment. By tapping into renewable energy and waste heat, DHC systems significantly cut emissions and energy waste.

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‍SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

DHC enables better energy efficiency. By pooling energy demand, these systems can use larger, more efficient boilers or switch to renewable energy sources like geothermal or solar heat. This helps reduce dependency on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

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SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities

By integrating DHC into urban areas, cities can improve air quality and reduce their reliance on polluting energy sources like coal or wood-burning stoves. Cleaner air means healthier cities and better living conditions for everyone.

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SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

DHC allows users to track and understand their energy consumption better. When people can see how much energy they’re using—and where it’s coming from—they’re more likely to make sustainable choices.

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How Zero Friction enables the transition

At Zero Friction, we believe the transition to sustainable heating and cooling shouldn’t be complicated. Our software is designed to make life easier for district heating and cooling suppliers, so they can focus on what really matters: providing sustainable energy solutions to their customers.

We help suppliers tackle challenges like billing, customer engagement, and energy monitoring with tools that simplify and streamline these processes. By removing the friction, we make it easier for heating and cooling suppliers to scale and grow.

Here’s how we contribute to the SDGs:

🚀 Reducing complexity: heating and cooling suppliers often face challenges in managing customer interactions and billing processes. Our software automates these tasks, freeing up time and resources for suppliers to focus on innovation and expansion.

🔎 Empowering energy-users: We provide tools that give end-users clear insights into their energy usage. When people understand how they’re using energy, they’re more likely to adopt energy-saving habits, reducing waste and costs.

🌍 Supporting sustainable growth: By lowering operational costs and simplifying processes, we make it easier for suppliers to expand their networks. This means more people can benefit from sustainable heating and cooling solutions.

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The bigger picture: building a sustainable future

Achieving the SDGs requires more than just new technologies; it’s about changing the way we think about energy and resources. By making heating and cooling smarter and more sustainable, Zero Friction is helping create a future where clean energy isn’t just an option—it’s the norm.

But this isn’t something we can do alone. The energy transition is a shared responsibility, and every supplier, city, and individual has a role to play. At Zero Friction, we’re here to make that journey smoother. With smart tools and more collaboration, we can make clean energy the standard—not the exception.

Let’s work together to turn the vision of the SDGs into reality—one step, one connection, and one system at a time.

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