Wesselink Insulation
The insulation challenge in the Netherlands is enormous. Nearly 8 million homes with an energy label of C or lower require insulation. In addition to this existing renovation challenge, there are a growing number of new construction projects with a growing need for insulation materials. When it comes to insulation materials, the obvious answer is CO₂ reduction through reduced heat and electricity consumption. However, the environmental impact of the materials' production is often overlooked.
Wesselink Isolatie specializes in the insulation industry and aims to be a leader in the construction sector by operating emission-free and climate-neutrally. Wesselink Isolatie commissioned New Economy to conduct a baseline assessment of the CO₂ impact of its current business activities to gain insight into Wesselink Isolatie's current position in relation to its goal of becoming climate-neutral and even regenerative. This also aims to gain insight into the impact of climate-neutral operations on its daily business operations.
Baseline
A baseline study was conducted to jointly determine the current climate impact of Wesselink Isolatie's activities and where the greatest positive impact can be achieved. From purchased materials to staff lunches, the study calculated where the greatest gains can be achieved. The baseline study revealed several interesting aspects, such as the use of biobased materials and renewable energy for blowing in the insulation materials. It also revealed that the (negative) CO₂ impact of the annual energy savings resulting from using insulation is almost twice as great as the impact of producing and installing the insulation materials. A net CO₂ negative!
Wesselink towards climate-neutral insulation
Wesselink Insulation is building a healthy and climate-adaptive future. With 10 years of experience in insulation, they are now opting for 100% biobased and CO₂-negative insulation. By working with biobased materials, they contribute to combating climate change through the long-term storage of CO₂ absorbed by plant growth. Each kg of biobased insulation material stores 1.3 kg of CO₂ over its entire lifespan, emitting only 0.09 kg of CO₂. They also select the best materials with properties that contribute to an improved living environment, reduced noise pollution, and lower energy consumption. This way, it works both ways.“Every euro you spend on cellulose insulation stores CO₂ in your home!”"”
Want to know where your company stands? A baseline measurement will quickly give you insight into your company's impact on climate (CO₂-eq), circularity, and biodiversity. Curious what a baseline measurement can do for you? Contact us. Jonah.
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