UK: The Construction Leadership Council and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have named Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland a ‘Business Champion’ under the CO2nstruct Zero building industry decarbonisation transition initiative. The status signifies demonstrated leadership in promoting best practice to reduce construction’s carbon footprint.
Northern Europe regional managing director Neil Hargreaves said “Net zero is a colossal challenge, and to achieve it will require unprecedented collaboration. As the biggest supplier of insulation into newbuild homes in the UK and the nation’s only manufacturer of both glass and stone Wool, we have an important role to play.” He added “We look forward to working with our partners across the supply chain to create a built environment that’s fit for the future. Improved insulation will be at the heart of UK construction’s efforts to decarbonise.”