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)