Client case · construction · biobased materials
Fairm: Baseline Measurement and Hotspots of Biobased Mycelium Insulation
For sustainable startup Fairm, New Economy mapped the climate impact of producing biobased mycelium insulation. The baseline measurement identified hotspots across purchased materials, energy use and production processes.
Context
Biobased materials can play an important role in low-carbon construction, but their impact depends on production choices, energy sources, transport and end-of-life scenarios. Startups need this insight early, especially when scaling production.
Approach
The analysis translated production data into climate-impact hotspots and practical improvement directions.
New Economy’s role
New Economy carried out the baseline measurement and helped Fairm understand where design and operational choices matter most.
Outputs
- Baseline climate-impact measurement
- Hotspot analysis
- Improvement directions for scale-up
Why it matters
The project supports evidence-based development of biobased insulation materials.
FAQ
What type of project is this?
This is a New Economy project or publication page. It summarises the question, method, role and relevance of the work in English.
Is the original source available?
Yes. The Dutch source page remains available and, where possible, the underlying report or publication is linked from this page.
Why is this page in English?
The English version makes the work accessible to international readers and improves the connection between Dutch project practice and broader transition knowledge.