Zero Carbon

Thermal insulation is a practical and cost effective way to reduce energy consumption. By burning less fossil fuel we can lower CO2 emissions and help to minimise global warming. Plus, the fewer fossil fuels we burn, the less smog, acid rain and eutrophication we get (an excess of nutrients that may disturb the bio-diversity in soil and water).

Rockwool insulation can help provide a solution

• During manufacture, Rockwool does not use, and has never used, harmful gases such as CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs or any ‘blowing agents’ that have Ozone Depleting Potential or Global Warming Potential.
• Rockwool insulation relies on entrapped air for its thermal properties.

• The Rockwool insulation produced and installed worldwide this year alone will, in its lifetime, save more than 200 million tonnes of CO2 which equals the lifetime savings of 1,000 3MW offshore wind turbines.

Comparing Rockwool products to other energy saving measures

The use of Rockwool insulation and other energy saving technologies shown in the table below all offer huge potential benefits for the environment and for forming element of future UK and worldwide energy policies.

Source: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk and own calculations and Force Technology/dk Teknik

• Sustainability
• Meeting building standards
• Our environment policy
• Recycling case study
• The Recycling procedure