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Knauf Insulation

Knauf Insulation, a leading name in the insulation industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable insulation solutions, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Knauf Insulation offers a diverse range of products, including glass wool, rock mineral wool, and eco-friendly insulation materials, all designed to enhance thermal performance and reduce energy consumption. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market, earning them recognition for their high-quality offerings. With a strong market position, Knauf Insulation continues to achieve notable milestones, contributing significantly to the construction and building materials sector while promoting a greener future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Knauf Insulation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Knauf Insulation's score of 26 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Knauf Insulation's reported carbon emissions

Knauf Insulation, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets across various scopes of emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, Knauf Insulation aims for a 20% reduction by 2020 through energy efficiency initiatives, reflecting its commitment to minimising direct emissions from its operations. In terms of Scope 2 emissions, the company has also targeted a 20% reduction of CO2 from its building stock by 2020, achieved through an internal building programme. Looking ahead, Knauf Insulation is focused on reducing the embodied carbon of its products by 15% by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability. These initiatives highlight Knauf Insulation's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knauf Insulation's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Knauf Insulation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Knauf Insulation is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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