Kingspan makes environmental responsibility a top priority

The construction sector has a very important job: cleaning up our act with carbon emissions and waste. Globally, the construction and operation of buildings account for 36% of global energy use, 39% of energy-related C02 emissions and 30% of all waste to landfills. For the health of the planet and the future of humanity, this has to change.

The team at Kingspan recognise and embrace the need to be more environmentally responsible. Under the umbrella of their Planet Passionate programme, Kingspan has introduced initiatives that are contributing to a more sustainable and less wasteful construction sector in New Zealand.

Planet Passionate is a 10-year global sustainability programme to tackle climate change, increase circularity (reuse and regeneration) and protect the natural world. In New Zealand, Kingspan has set ambitious targets to drive carbon out of its business, increase recycling of waste, and accelerate participation in the circular economy.

During 2022, the Kingspan Auckland plant achieved the following:

Manufacturing using 100% renewable electricity

The scheme and electricity source are verified by New Zealand Energy Certification System.

Diverting 57 metric tonnes of plastic away from landfill

Achieved by recycling polypropylene building membranes manufacturing waste.

Reducing vehicle emissions

11% of Kingspan’s company cars are now fullyelectric.

For the year ahead, the team at Kingspan Thermakraft aim to advance these gains and introduce new initiatives that will reduce the environmental and climate impacts of the construction industry.

When you choose Kingspan Thermakraft products, you’re joining the good fight and helping to shrink the carbon footprint of your construction business. Read more about Kingspan Thermakraft’s approach to sustainability, innovation and performance at kingspaninsulation.co.nz

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