Knauf Insulation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013-2014)
Reporting Period: 2013-2014
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:45,000 tons/year (2013)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Waste Reduction
- Energy Efficiency
- Fire Safety
- Green Roofs
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced landfill waste by nearly 50% in four years (from 81,000 tons in 2010 to 45,000 tons in 2013)
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of Glass Mineral Wool product by more than half since 2010.
- Four UK plants achieved zero waste to landfill since mid-2013.
- Reduced hazardous waste by 15%
- Switched to thinner film for insulation wrapping, cutting film use by 27.3% and CO2 emissions by 23.4%
- Developed compression technology for product transport, reducing energy consumption.
Social Achievements
- Acquired Guardian Insulation, adding over 600 employees.
- Launched a Sustainable Workplace Initiative to raise awareness about energy efficiency in offices.
- Supported various community initiatives, including donations to disaster relief and charities.
- Helped Australian students win gold in the Solar Decathlon China.
- Implemented a new health and safety strategy, reducing lost time accidents.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Steering Committee and internal task groups.
- Implemented a new health and safety strategy.
- Improved accident reporting process.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become the world leader in energy-efficient systems for buildings
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020
- Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2020
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce lost time accidents by 50% by 2020
- Reduce water discharge by 50% by 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing energy costs
- Lack of awareness about energy efficiency
- Challenges in taking back insulation from construction sites for recycling
- Inconsistencies in building fire safety regulations across Europe
- Rise in lost time accidents in 2013.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented energy awareness training programs for employees.
- Developed new recycling technologies and initiatives.
- Advocated for improved building fire safety regulations.
- Implemented a new health and safety strategy with a focus on changing behavior.
- Improved accident reporting and analysis.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Requesting electronic invoices from suppliers
- Using recycled materials in packaging and operations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in energy regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Glass Mineral Wool with ECOSE® Technology
- EASY® insulation
- Urbanscape green roof system
Awards & Recognition
- Manufacturer of the Year at the 2014 UK Building Awards
- Supplier of the Year in the Roofing and Insulation category of the National Buying Group (NBG) awards
- Two gold awards and one bronze for building innovation from the French National Association of House Builders