Climate Change Data

Armacell International S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate protection
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental protection
  • Social responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy use by 84% and greenhouse gas emissions by 71% per pound of recycled PET flake used in ArmaForm production (compared to virgin PET).
  • 34% reduction of the carbon footprint of ArmaForm compared to using virgin PET resin.
  • 100% recycled PET used in ArmaForm production.
  • 100% of material process loss is re-used in internal recycling.
  • Majority of locations are ISO 14000 certified (all European plants certified).
  • World's first manufacturer of flexible technical insulation materials to present a comprehensive ecobalance life-cycle assessment (LCA) in 2009.

Social Achievements

  • Received the Ethics in Business Award in 2005 for commitment to environmental and social issues.
  • Joined the UN Global Compact initiative in 2006.
  • Adopted a specific code of conduct in 2011 obliging all employees to act ethically.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Density variation in ArmaForm production.
  • Thickness variation in ArmaForm production.
  • Surface damage or impurities in ArmaForm production.
Mitigation Strategies
  • 100% in-line control of density variation in ArmaForm production (keeping variation <5%).
  • Automated, 100% in-line control of thickness in ArmaForm production.
  • In-line optical scanning of ArmaForm boards to screen for surface damage and impurities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Use of 100% post-consumer recycled PET

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: LCA

Certifications: ISO 14000, ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ArmaForm

Awards & Recognition

  • Ethics in Business Award (2005)