Sustainability
Planet Passionate
Planet Passionate is Kingspan’s global environmental sustainability programme. Through Planet Passionate, Kingspan addresses challenges related to climate change, efficient use of resources and the conservation of the natural world.
The programme also sets targets for 2030 across four defined areas: carbon, energy, circularity and water.
Carbon
- – 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2020
- – 15% reduction in carbon intensity from key raw materials from 2020
- – ≥ 90% zero emissions company cars
Energy
- – 60% renewable energy consumption
- – ISO 50001 certification for large sites
- – Solar photovoltaic systems on all wholly sites
Circularity
- – Zero waste to landfill
- – 1.5 million tonnes of recycled or renewable raw materials used annually
- – Facilitate 20 product takeback and recycling schemes
Water
- – Harvest 100 million litres of rainwater annually
The “Planet Passionate 2025” report by Kingspan presents progress made towards the targets set for 2030. These advances include a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2020 levels, the use of 63% renewable energy, and the incorporation of 1.05 million tonnes of recycled and renewable raw materials into operations.
Huurre’s environmental policy
At Huurre, the company’s activities are carried out taking into account criteria of responsibility and sustainability in its operations.
This approach is supported by a set of internal policies that integrate aspects related to quality management, sustainability and the environment.
Main lines of action:
Responsible sourcing: Huurre requires its suppliers to comply with certain standards, including ISO certifications where applicable, with the aim of promoting practices related to environmental protection, health, safety and quality.
Relationship with the surrounding environment and the community: The company maintains channels of dialogue with the local environment and the competent authorities, encourages the use of local suppliers where possible, and applies equality and diversity criteria in its employment processes.
Efficient use of resources: Recycled materials, such as PET bottles, are incorporated into the production process for certain products; packaging systems are optimised; and measures aimed at waste reduction and management are implemented.
Water management: Huurre monitors its water consumption and implements control measures to detect and correct potential deviations, considering the responsible management of water resources to be a relevant aspect of its activity.
Energy and emissions: The company is assessing opportunities to improve its operations and incorporate renewable energy with the aim of reducing the emissions associated with its operations.
Transport: Measures are applied to improve the efficiency of transport and travel associated with business activities.
The development of these actions is supported by the collaboration of employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, within a continuous improvement approach.
Planet Passionate Communities
Planet Passionate Communities is the community and philanthropic initiative that forms part of Kingspan’s global sustainability programme, Planet Passionate.
The Planet Passionate Communities programme is based on supporting initiatives that generate a positive and lasting social impact in our communities.
In this context, Huurre dedicates time and resources to supporting community projects in its local area, in line with local characteristics and needs.
Find out about the Planet Passionate Community Fund initiative
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Sustainability approach
The EPD is an environmental declaration verified by an independent organization that provides objective information on a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle. It includes data on resource use, energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and other relevant environmental indicators. Obtaining this certification demonstrates the consistency of Huurre’s production processes and the company’s commitment to responsible environmental management.
For further information, Huurre’s EPDs are publicly available on the following platform: https://www.environdec.com/library