Our journey towards sustainability
We’re always looking at how we do more with less, in the right way. Making things work better. Whether in engineering, education, farming or good works.
Rethink
Products and technology
Cyclones, not wasteful bags. High-speed air to dry hands instead of energy-hungry heaters. Invention requires leaps of faith and the desire to try new approaches. By continuously improving every aspect of our technologies, using resources more effectively, we're making increasingly efficient machines.
Reinvented motors
Standard brushed motors are heavy and clunky, consuming more electrical energy. So Dyson set out to engineer one that worked better. The result was the Dyson digital motor, which has allowed us to pioneer new technologies in multiple categories.
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Cyclone separation
James Dyson first developed cyclone technology for the DC01 vacuum cleaner, reducing the need for wasteful bags. By separating dust from air using centrifugal forces, it didn't need the traditional bag that gets clogged with dust.
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Software
Dyson's software engineers improve the efficiency, intelligence and onboard performance of Dyson technology for a long-term approach. By looking forwards, Dyson software can help answer the problems others may ignore – pioneering efficient change.
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Batteries
Dyson engineers are developing core battery technologies, including cleaner, safer batteries with higher energy density, to maintain high performance.
Batteries
Dyson engineers are developing core battery technologies, including cleaner, safer batteries with higher energy density, to maintain high performance.
Filters
We engineer high-performance HEPA filters for our purifiers, and found a way to manufacture the filter frame from 85% recycled materials. Our latest machines also have a unique catalytic filter that destroys formaldehyde – and never needs replacing.
Filters
We engineer high-performance HEPA filters for our purifiers, and found a way to manufacture the filter frame from 85% recycled materials. Our latest machines also have a unique catalytic filter that destroys formaldehyde – and never needs replacing.
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We've always done more, with less
We started by removing the bag from the vacuum to prevent loss of suction. This was an engineering decision, and in saying goodbye to the bag, we removed an unnecessary consumable.
We've always done more, with less
We started by removing the bag from the vacuum to prevent loss of suction. This was an engineering decision, and in saying goodbye to the bag, we removed an unnecessary consumable.
Reduce, reuse, recyclone
In 1995, we released our first vacuum made using recycled plastic – the Recyclone™. Recycled products are now widespread, but at the time it was unusual. The process excited our engineers and taught us much about the material properties of recycled plastic.
Reduce, reuse, recyclone
In 1995, we released our first vacuum made using recycled plastic – the Recyclone™. Recycled products are now widespread, but at the time it was unusual. The process excited our engineers and taught us much about the material properties of recycled plastic.
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Vacuum cleaners
Our latest software allows our vacuums to automatically adapt suction on different floor types, increasing power only when needed and reducing it when not.¹ This optimises the efficiency of our machines.
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Hand dryers
Single-use paper towels are wasteful. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer produces up to 88% less CO₂ emissions than paper towels. And with 388mph sheets of air to dry rather than energy-hungry heating, it's low energy – using just 9.1 kilojoules of energy per dry.
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Hair care
Over the past 20 years, Dyson has focused on the development of tiny, high-speed, efficient motors. Motors that maximise the performance from each joule of energy.
Hair care
Over the past 20 years, Dyson has focused on the development of tiny, high-speed, efficient motors. Motors that maximise the performance from each joule of energy.
Lighting
Jake Dyson saw the problems with conventional lighting and provided a solution. With a non-stop cooling cycle using Heat Pipe technology, our lights maintain light quality for up to 60 years.³
Lighting
Jake Dyson saw the problems with conventional lighting and provided a solution. With a non-stop cooling cycle using Heat Pipe technology, our lights maintain light quality for up to 60 years.³
Air treatment
Dyson purifiers automatically sense and react to indoor air pollution, capturing 99.95% of microscopic pollutants from the air.² When air quality has returned to a safe level, our machines can be set to switch off – to reduce energy consumption.
Air treatment
Dyson purifiers automatically sense and react to indoor air pollution, capturing 99.95% of microscopic pollutants from the air.² When air quality has returned to a safe level, our machines can be set to switch off – to reduce energy consumption.
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Hullavington campus
The Hullavington campus is a restored airfield. In 2018, the hangars were faithfully renovated and repurposed. With cavernous, open plan and light interiors, high ceilings and double height mezzanines, it's now the home of our Robotics research and development.
Hullavington campus
The Hullavington campus is a restored airfield. In 2018, the hangars were faithfully renovated and repurposed. With cavernous, open plan and light interiors, high ceilings and double height mezzanines, it's now the home of our Robotics research and development.
St James Power Station
We restored St James Power Station with minimal embodied carbon in mind, while optimising energy efficiency and procuring renewable electricity.
St James Power Station
We restored St James Power Station with minimal embodied carbon in mind, while optimising energy efficiency and procuring renewable electricity.
Malmesbury campus
Our newest UK research, design, and development space is equipped with solar panels – producing enough energy to power the entire building. A ground source heat pump under the car park saves energy by regulating the temperature inside the Lightning cafe – and keeping our IT server centre cool.
Malmesbury campus
Our newest UK research, design, and development space is equipped with solar panels – producing enough energy to power the entire building. A ground source heat pump under the car park saves energy by regulating the temperature inside the Lightning cafe – and keeping our IT server centre cool.
From car park to a solar farm
In 2021, we converted our Dyson Malaysia Development Centre (MDC) car park into a solar farm, by installing 4,000 solar panels above 611 parking spaces. This generates an estimated 2.4GWh per annum.
From car park to a solar farm
In 2021, we converted our Dyson Malaysia Development Centre (MDC) car park into a solar farm, by installing 4,000 solar panels above 611 parking spaces. This generates an estimated 2.4GWh per annum.
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Education and medical
We empower the next generation of engineers to solve the problems of our age with education programmes and awards that encourage, recognise and reward.
The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology educates through engineering, with undergraduates working on everything from pollution-sensing backpacks to helping develop sustainable technologies.
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The James Dyson Award
Challenging young engineers and scientists to solve some of the biggest problems facing the world today. From technology that improves accessibility, to technology that tackles environmental challenges. With an increasing amount of environmentally-focused projects submitted each year around the world, the competition now has a dedicated Sustainability Award.
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The James Dyson Foundation
The James Dyson Foundation is Dyson's engineering education charity that helps promote change to young inventors, by introducing them to the exciting world of problem solving.
Re-defining air sensing technology
Dyson engineers created portable air monitoring technology to study air pollution around the world. From school children in London and Africa to athletes in Adelaide and Tokyo, the backpacks monitored exposure to pollen, dust, VOCs, nitrogen dioxide and other gases – along with the potential impact on wellbeing.
A new perspective to Alzheimer’s research
The James Dyson Foundation funds a £1.5m dementia research Fellowship, in partnership with Race Against Dementia. Dr Claire Durrant is supported by Dyson engineers, who help analyse brain samples on a microscopic level. Using in-house equipment and expertise at Dyson’s labs in Malmesbury.
Reimagine
Dyson Farming
Our engineers work closely with Dyson Farming. Using new technologies and ingenuity to grow produce responsibly and at scale, while also nurturing the natural environment and biodiversity.
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Natural flavours and nutrition
Wheat for flour used in bread, biscuits and cakes, barley for brewing, and strawberries, potatoes, meat and peas – all are nurtured by Dyson Farming with a focus on natural flavours and nutrition. Selling directly to the shopper reduces long supply chains.
Natural flavours and nutrition
Wheat for flour used in bread, biscuits and cakes, barley for brewing, and strawberries, potatoes, meat and peas – all are nurtured by Dyson Farming with a focus on natural flavours and nutrition. Selling directly to the shopper reduces long supply chains.
Renewable power
Dyson Farming produces enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 10,000 homes. Renewable energy production is not only an increasingly important part of our business, it also represents a huge opportunity to do more with the resources available to us.
Renewable power
Dyson Farming produces enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 10,000 homes. Renewable energy production is not only an increasingly important part of our business, it also represents a huge opportunity to do more with the resources available to us.
Future of farming
The Dyson family applies the same risk-taking spirit in their farming as they do in their engineering business. Dyson is developing new technology while researching the impact on produce, land and the environment.
Future of farming
The Dyson family applies the same risk-taking spirit in their farming as they do in their engineering business. Dyson is developing new technology while researching the impact on produce, land and the environment.
From farm to fork
Every day, thousands of Dyson people on our UK campuses eat food produced on Dyson farms. The short chain from farm to fork helps us deliver good food for our people, which has always been a key part of our strong campus culture.
From farm to fork
Every day, thousands of Dyson people on our UK campuses eat food produced on Dyson farms. The short chain from farm to fork helps us deliver good food for our people, which has always been a key part of our strong campus culture.
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We removed the bag
The problem with bags is simple – they're wasteful. DC01 was Dyson's first vacuum cleaner to separate dust from air using centrifugal forces. No loss of suction, no dusty bag, no unnecessary single-use consumables.
We removed the bag
The problem with bags is simple – they're wasteful. DC01 was Dyson's first vacuum cleaner to separate dust from air using centrifugal forces. No loss of suction, no dusty bag, no unnecessary single-use consumables.
We reduce, reuse, recyclone
In 1995, Dyson released a vacuum made from recycled plastic – the DC02 Recyclone. Doing more with less is a key part of our philosophy as engineers.
We reduce, reuse, recyclone
In 1995, Dyson released a vacuum made from recycled plastic – the DC02 Recyclone. Doing more with less is a key part of our philosophy as engineers.
We developed long-lasting filters
To minimize waste from disposable filters, we engineered high-performance, long-lasting filters.
We developed long-lasting filters
To minimize waste from disposable filters, we engineered high-performance, long-lasting filters.
We turned a parking lot into a solar farm
We've installed 3,000 solar panels over the Dyson Malaysia Development Centre (MDC) parking lot, covering 611 parking spaces, to generate 2.48GWh per annum.
We turned a parking lot into a solar farm
We've installed 3,000 solar panels over the Dyson Malaysia Development Centre (MDC) parking lot, covering 611 parking spaces, to generate 2.48GWh per annum.
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Batteries
Dyson engineers are developing core battery technologies, including cleaner, safer batteries with higher energy density, to maintain high performance.
Batteries
Dyson engineers are developing core battery technologies, including cleaner, safer batteries with higher energy density, to maintain high performance.
Breathe London
Dyson engineers created portable air monitoring technology for school children in London as part of the Breathe London study.
Inside Dyson’s labs, we then looked at the sources of pollution on their daily commute from pollen, dust and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to nitrogen dioxide and other gases.
Since Breathe London, the backpacks have been used all around the world to record air quality data.
Breathe London
Dyson engineers created portable air monitoring technology for school children in London as part of the Breathe London study.
Inside Dyson’s labs, we then looked at the sources of pollution on their daily commute from pollen, dust and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to nitrogen dioxide and other gases.
Since Breathe London, the backpacks have been used all around the world to record air quality data.
Cyclone separation
Vacuum cleaner bags are wasteful. Usually single-use only, they can contain plastic and generally end up in landfill.
James Dyson first developed cyclone technology for the DC01 vacuum cleaner. By separating dust from air using centrifugal forces, it didn't need the traditional bag that gets clogged with dust.
Cyclone separation
Vacuum cleaner bags are wasteful. Usually single-use only, they can contain plastic and generally end up in landfill.
James Dyson first developed cyclone technology for the DC01 vacuum cleaner. By separating dust from air using centrifugal forces, it didn't need the traditional bag that gets clogged with dust.
Dyson digital motor
Standard brushed motors are heavy and clunky, consuming more electrical energy. So Dyson set out to engineer one that worked better. The result was the Dyson digital motor, which has allowed us to pioneer new technologies in multiple categories.
Dyson digital motor
Standard brushed motors are heavy and clunky, consuming more electrical energy. So Dyson set out to engineer one that worked better. The result was the Dyson digital motor, which has allowed us to pioneer new technologies in multiple categories.
Software
Dyson's software engineers improve the efficiency, intelligence and onboard performance of Dyson technology for a long-term approach. By looking forwards, Dyson software can help answer the problems others may ignore – pioneering efficient change.
Software
Dyson's software engineers improve the efficiency, intelligence and onboard performance of Dyson technology for a long-term approach. By looking forwards, Dyson software can help answer the problems others may ignore – pioneering efficient change.
Robotics
Our roboticists are supercharging our ambitions to bring sustainably-advanced technology into homes. We're building virtual simulations, state-of-the-art software and extensive testing facilities from the ground up. Creating Dyson-designed robots and autonomous devices for the home, from our secret laboratory in Hullavington.
Robotics
Our roboticists are supercharging our ambitions to bring sustainably-advanced technology into homes. We're building virtual simulations, state-of-the-art software and extensive testing facilities from the ground up. Creating Dyson-designed robots and autonomous devices for the home, from our secret laboratory in Hullavington.
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Hand dryers
Single-use paper towels are wasteful. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer generates up to 83% fewer carbon dioxide emissions per dry than paper towels.
Hand dryers
Single-use paper towels are wasteful. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer generates up to 83% fewer carbon dioxide emissions per dry than paper towels.
Hair care technology
Over the past 20 years, Dyson has focused on the development of tiny, high-speed, efficient motors. We now make some of the fastest, smallest motors in the world, maximizing the performance from each joule of energy.
Hair care technology
Over the past 20 years, Dyson has focused on the development of tiny, high-speed, efficient motors. We now make some of the fastest, smallest motors in the world, maximizing the performance from each joule of energy.
Vacuum cleaners
Our latest software allows our vacuums to automatically adapt suction power on different floor types, increasing energy only when needed and reducing it when not.¹ It works in tandem with Auto mode to optimize the efficiency of our machines.
Vacuum cleaners
Our latest software allows our vacuums to automatically adapt suction power on different floor types, increasing energy only when needed and reducing it when not.¹ It works in tandem with Auto mode to optimize the efficiency of our machines.
Air treatment
Dyson purifiers automatically sense and react to indoor air pollution, capturing 99.97% of microscopic pollutants from the air.² When air quality has returned to a safe level, the machine switches off to reduce energy consumption.
Air treatment
Dyson purifiers automatically sense and react to indoor air pollution, capturing 99.97% of microscopic pollutants from the air.² When air quality has returned to a safe level, the machine switches off to reduce energy consumption.
Lighting
Jake Dyson saw the problems with conventional lighting and provided a solution with a non-stop cooling cycle using light pipe technology – maintaining light quality for up to 60 years.
Lighting
Jake Dyson saw the problems with conventional lighting and provided a solution with a non-stop cooling cycle using light pipe technology – maintaining light quality for up to 60 years.
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Dyson Farming
Dyson Farming is part of Dyson's family of companies. We produce a diverse range of high-quality goods while leaving a long-term legacy built on sustainability. We invest in our natural assets and passionate people to cultivate crops alongside conserving our environment.
Dyson Farming
Dyson Farming is part of Dyson's family of companies. We produce a diverse range of high-quality goods while leaving a long-term legacy built on sustainability. We invest in our natural assets and passionate people to cultivate crops alongside conserving our environment.
Natural flavours and nutrition
Wheat for flour used in bread, biscuits and cakes, barley for brewing, and strawberries, potatoes, meat and peas – all are nurtured by Dyson Farming with a focus on natural flavours and nutrition. Selling directly to the shopper reduces long supply chains.
Natural flavours and nutrition
Wheat for flour used in bread, biscuits and cakes, barley for brewing, and strawberries, potatoes, meat and peas – all are nurtured by Dyson Farming with a focus on natural flavours and nutrition. Selling directly to the shopper reduces long supply chains.
Renewable power
Dyson Farming produces enough renewable energy to power 10,500 homes. Our focus is on reducing carbon emissions, increasing sequestration through enhancing natural capital to profitably deliver benefits for both people and the planet.
Renewable power
Dyson Farming produces enough renewable energy to power 10,500 homes. Our focus is on reducing carbon emissions, increasing sequestration through enhancing natural capital to profitably deliver benefits for both people and the planet.
From farm to fork
Every day, thousands of Dyson people on our UK campuses eat food produced on Dyson farms. The short chain from farm to fork helps us deliver good food for our people, which has always been a key part of our strong campus culture.
From farm to fork
Every day, thousands of Dyson people on our UK campuses eat food produced on Dyson farms. The short chain from farm to fork helps us deliver good food for our people, which has always been a key part of our strong campus culture.
Future of farming
The Dyson family applies the same risk-taking spirit in their farming as they do in their engineering business. Dyson is developing new technology while researching impact on produce, land and the environment.
Future of farming
The Dyson family applies the same risk-taking spirit in their farming as they do in their engineering business. Dyson is developing new technology while researching impact on produce, land and the environment.
Anaerobic digestion
Anaerobic digestion is the process by which renewable energy, in the form of biogas, is created from biodegradable matter. The matter is sealed in a container where microorganisms work to break down organic material in the absence of air, which produces biogas.
Anaerobic digestion
Anaerobic digestion is the process by which renewable energy, in the form of biogas, is created from biodegradable matter. The matter is sealed in a container where microorganisms work to break down organic material in the absence of air, which produces biogas.
The James Dyson Award
The James Dyson Award challenges young engineers and scientists to solve some of the biggest problems facing the world today. From technology that improves accessibility, to technology that tackles environmental challenges. With an increasing amount of environmentally-focused projects submitted each year around the world, the competition now has a dedicated Sustainability Award.
The James Dyson Foundation
The James Dyson Foundation is Dyson's engineering education charity that helps promote change to young inventors, by introducing them to the exciting world of problem solving. Resources are available free of charge, such as challenge cards and curriculum ideas, for elementary to high school aged students.
Canada’s Global Sustainability Winners
The brief of the James Dyson Award is simple: design something that solves a problem. In 2022, Swaleh Owais from McMaster University, Canada, and Reiten Cheng from ArtCenter College of Design, USA answered this brief expertly with their award-winning solution, Polyformer, an open-source machine that recycles waste plastic into 3D printer filament.
¹ Best accuracy achieved in Auto mode. Auto ramp feature in Auto mode only. Testing based on average in home usage according to Dyson internal test data. Microscopic dust is defined as particles less than 100 microns.
² Filter efficiency tested at 0.1 microns (EN1822).
³ Based from our Research and Development Campus in Wiltshire.
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