Industrial Sustainability in the COP31 Host Country: The Contribution of Ozone Technology
Introduction
Turkey is hosting the COP31 climate summit in Antalya in November 2026 for the first time. This is not just a diplomatic achievement — it also marks the start of a period in which Turkish industry's sustainability performance will draw more international attention.
As an İzmir-based industrial equipment manufacturer, this post shares where ozone technology makes a concrete contribution to industrial sustainability.
COP31's Industry-Facing Side
The COP31 agenda features emission reduction targets, climate finance, and zero waste/circular economy prominently. Each of these themes touches industry's day-to-day operations directly: energy use, chemical consumption, water management, and waste output.
Concrete Contribution Areas of Ozone in Industry
Ozone technology contributes concretely to these themes from three angles. First, water consumption: process water, supported by ozone, can be safely reused across multiple cycles, reducing freshwater withdrawal and wastewater volume. Second, chemical use: because ozone is generated on-site and reverts to oxygen after reacting, it eliminates the production, transport, and packaging waste associated with chemicals like chlorine. Third, energy efficiency: properly designed systems (water-cooled, oxygen-fed, online-measured) use energy efficiently by preventing unnecessary ozone generation.
An Example from İzmir: The Role of Local Manufacturing
At OCS Ozone, based in İzmir, we design systems across sectors ranging from dairy and cheese producers to food processing facilities, aquaculture projects, and industrial odor removal. This diversity shows that ozone technology is not a solution specific to a single sector, but a horizontal sustainability tool adaptable to different industrial needs.
COP31 and Beyond: What Changes for Industry?
Turkey hosting COP31 is an opportunity for businesses taking concrete steps on industrial sustainability to gain more visibility. Facilities investing in technologies that reduce water consumption, chemical waste, and energy use gain an advantage in both operational cost and regulatory compliance.
The OCS Ozone Approach
As an İzmir-based manufacturer, our aim is to make a concrete contribution to industry's sustainability transition through water, chemical, and energy efficiency. We carry out facility-specific dose optimisation and system design for every project.
If you'd like to assess how ozone technology can contribute to your facility's sustainability goals, get in touch for a free technical assessment.