Kingspan Insulated Panels North America released its Sustainability Report, which recaps its North American project milestones for 2024. This marked the third annual report documenting the fourth year of Kingspan’s Planet Passionate journey. 

Planet Passionate is the company’s sustainability commitment. It seeks to have a positive impact on three global challenges: climate change, circularity and the protection of the natural world. In 2024, Kingspan Insulated Panels North America made strong strides toward its carbon and energy efficiency, circularity and water targets.

Carbon + Energy

Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas emissions generated during the extraction, production, transportation and manufacturing of a product. As construction activity rises, embodied carbon now represents a growing share of the built industry's carbon footprint. Unlike operational emissions, embodied carbon is locked in once a building is completed.

Kingspan is committed to reducing embodied carbon by decarbonizing its manufacturing processes and supply chain, supported by its investment in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which offer architects and designers a transparent framework for evaluating materials. Through Planet Passionate, Kingspan works to further minimize the embodied carbon impact of its products.

Kingspan also places a focus on renewable energy use. As renewable energy demand in North America surges – driven by policies, technological advancements and consumer preference – renewable electricity is becoming more accessible and cost-effective. This shift supports emissions reductions across sectors while enhancing energy security and grid resilience.

Some key data points from 2024 include:

• 2,779 tCO2e Scope 1 and 2 emissions (13.5% reduction)
• 8.3 GWh total direct renewable energy consumed (37.6%)
• 2.62 GWh total direct renewable energy generated (11.9%)
• 100% wholly-owned sites with solar PV 

By 2030 (using 2020 as the baseline year), Kingspan aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65% and Scope 3 emissions – related to purchased goods and services, product use and end-of-life treatment – by 42%.

Improving Circularity

A circular economy focuses on processes that extend the use of products, materials and resources to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. In line with circularity targets, Kingspan is committed to investing in circular processes and practices to support industry stakeholders in transitioning to a circular economy.

Some key data points from 2024 include:

• 7,171 tons diverted from landfill
• 61.6% reduction from waste to landfill compared to 2020
• 76% waste diversion rate across all sites

Water Consumption

Water scarcity is a growing global issue, exacerbated by climate change, which alters precipitation patterns, increases droughts and reduces freshwater availability. These challenges threaten both human livelihoods and ecosystems, making sustainable water management more urgent.

Fortunately, Kingspan’s IMP manufacturing process is waterless, with consumption limited to sinks, toilets and irrigation. Through its water efficiency program and rainwater harvesting initiatives at wholly owned sites, Kingspan is continuously reducing water usage, lowering operational costs and helping mitigate risks related to water scarcity and climate change.

Some key data points from 2024 include:

• 20,000 gallons of HVAC condensation collected
• 500,000 mega liters of rainwater harvested

"Planet Passionate is more than a commitment – it's a transformative journey that’s reshaping our entire business, from leadership to on-the-ground operations,” said Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. “In 2024, we continued to build on our successes, driving substantial progress in energy efficiency, circularity and water management. Our team is dedicated to delivering on our sustainability targets, and we’re excited to push even further in the years ahead.”

To view the full 2024 Sustainability Report, click here.

For more information on Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, visit www.kingspanpanels.us.