Insulation industry news from Global Insulation
Rockwool sets out decarbonisation goals 09 December 2020
Denmark: Rockwool has received approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) for its new decarbonisation goals. The goals consist of a planned 38% reduction in plant greenhouse gas emissions and 20% reduction in absolute lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions between 2019 and 2034.
Chief executive officer (CEO) Jens Birgersson said, “We’re proud to be among the few energy-intensive manufacturing companies whose science-based emission reduction targets SBTI has verified and approved. These new targets build on the strong foundation that we are already a net carbon negative company. Though not many companies can make that claim, we also know it’s not enough, which is why we have committed to this ambitious decarbonisation pathway.” He added, “Achieving these emission reduction targets will be an important step in realising the global ambition to reduce society’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. By demonstrating that an energy-intensive manufacturing company can achieve these targets, we hope to inspire others to take actions to help create a greener, more sustainable future.”
Knauf Insulation’s Supafil glass wool insulation awarded Declare Red List Free label 09 December 2020
UK: The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has awarded Knauf Insulation’s Supafil range of blowing glass wool insulation with Declare Red List Free Certification. The label signifies that the products contain none of a list of agreed harmful chemicals. The company says that its Supafil range, which is produced using 80% recycled glass, is the first blowing wool solution in Europe to receive the certification.
Director of housing and specification Matt Prowse said, “For the first time, people can see the environmental impact of individual construction products at a glance, in a clear and transparent way. For architects and housebuilders, using products with the Declare label – like the Supafil range – is good for business. It ensures installer wellbeing and is a powerful point of difference to customers in a competitive market.”