A new vision of sustainability

We put sustainability at the heart of everything we do

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Your free guide to high performance insulation for better buildings.

Knauf Insulation has always been driven by sustainability. Buildings account for almost 40% of global carbon emissions and as a manufacturer, we have an important role to play in reducing their carbon footprint and environmental impact.

But true sustainability is about more than operational carbon reduction.

Yes, energy efficient insulation is essential, but today’s buildings must also reduce whole-life carbon, minimise waste, and be healthier for occupants. In a world that demands more, we provide insulation without compromise. Using state-of-the-art technology, industry leading innovation, and certified manufacturing processes, we support the industry in creating sustainable buildings that are better for people and the planet.

Our products address four key principles of sustainable construction:

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1: Prioritise energy efficiency

Our glasswool energy efficient insulation has been designed to meet or exceed regulatory requirements for energy efficiency. The material's flexibility allows it to adapt to minor surface imperfections, minimising gaps and maximising thermal performance.

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2: Choose low-carbon materials

Made with recycled glass, trapped air and ECOSE® our unique plant-based binder, our glasswool insulation contains just one tenth of the embodied carbon of generic glasswool. This is supported by our compression-packing technology that reduces the volume of the packaged product, and the road miles required to transport it at scale. Low-carbon insulation is a more sustainable choice because it helps to reduce the embodied carbon of your building as a whole.

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3: Create healthy buildings

Our unique plant-based binder ECOSE® is low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and generates low levels of dust, for a better installer experience. Our products also hold the Eurofins Gold Certificate for Indoor Air Comfort and are free from harmful ingredients on the DECLARE 'Red List', supporting healthy buildings for occupants and the planet.

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4: Minimise product waste

We aim to be innovation leaders, constantly pushing the boundaries of glasswool technology. Factors like recycled glass content and recyclable packaging make our products and practices as circular as possible. Our glasswool insulation is also pre-cut to standard joist widths, to minimise offcuts and material waste on-site.

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Knauf Group commitments

We are working to demanding sustainability targets across our business, in the short, medium and long-term, as part of our strategy For A Better World.

Carbon emissions	50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032* (30% scope 3) and Net Zero by 2045 (scope 1, 2, and 3).
Waste to landfill	0% waste to landfill by 2032.
Harmful chemicals	0 products containing red-listed chemicals by 2032.
Water use	2% reduction in water use annually.