Biobased materials store, for the long term, the CO₂ that plants absorbed during their growth. This insight from the baseline measurement by New Economy for Wesselink (2021) shows how insulation keeps biological carbon locked in a building. The production impact of insulation material is often overlooked, leaving the net climate gain unknown.
A baseline measurement makes production, installation and use phase measurable and shows whether insulation is net CO₂-negative. This is relevant for insulation companies, construction firms and clients in the built environment. Source: Nulmeting Wesselink (2021).