As part of our effort to improve our carbon footprint we are focused on delivering construction solutions that are developed using more sustainable raw materials. One way to achieve this is by switching from fossil-based to biobased formulations.
A biobased product is one that is wholly or partially derived from biomass.
Biomass, on the other hand, is obtained from the biosphere, it is renewable as it can be regrown. Examples include trees, crops, grasses, tree litter, algae, animals and waste of biological origin.
The mass balance approach can allocate a specific amount of bio-based feedstock to specific end products. It enables factories to use the same pipelines or silos than fossil-based feedstock. With our certified mass balance products, we can ensure correct tracking and allocation of renewable feedstock.*
*The tracking of the bio-based raw materials, used at the production sites where Ceresit CT 48, CT 49 and CT 54 are produced is certified by REDcert. For more information on REDcert please visit: www.redcert.org
**fossil based and bio-based acrylic have 100% same technical properties
50% of the dispersion binder in Ceresit CT 48, CT 49 and CT 54 is attributed to certified biomass, based on mass balance***. This upgrade of the raw materials, used in the formulation, helps improve the CO2 footprint of the products, while at the same time keeping the quality and application the same as before.
***min. 20% of the product´s fossil based-materials is attributed to renewable biobased materials
Silicone paint for facades and interiors.
Nanosilicone paint for facades, renovations and interiors.
Silicate paint for facades and interiors.
Roof 20%
Windows 15%
Walls 40%
Basement 10%
Ventilation 15%
Benefits of ETICS & WINTeQ systems:
- The Thermal insulation products sold in 2019 enabled our customers to save around 5.85 million metric tons of CO2 emissions (Region - Russia, Central & Eastern European Countries).
- Reduced energy consumption and cost cut down by up to 40-50%
- Comfortable and healthy interior climate, heat loss reduced to a minimum
- Healthier interior climate by mold & dampness protection
- Prolong life of the house façade
- Gives façade a stylish and beautiful appearance
- The Cool Roof products sold in 2019 enabled our customers to save around 0.13 million metric tons of CO2 emissions (Region - Mexico)
- Space cooling became the fastest-growing use of energy in buildings between 2010 and 2018
- A cool roof reflect 87% more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof
- Comfortable and healthy interior climate
- Since 2010 we have been able to reduce the CO2 emissions (in kg of CO2 per ton of finished good produced) by 33%!
- Our objective is to become Carbon neutral in operation by 2040
- Many initiatives enabled such as drastic reduction:
- Installation of Photovoltaic panels to produce renewable electricity ourselves
- Automated dust extraction system: no consumption if production stops
- Replacement of old light with LED
- Heat recuperation
Henkel construction is pioneering by turning the first existing Henkel plant to carbon neutral (planned by 2022):
- New LED lights will replace older ones: 80% efficiency improvement for outdoor lighting
- Replacement of the thermal oil boiler with an electrical one
- Installation of 450 KW photovoltaic panels
The benefits of this installation are numerous:
- Saving up to 4,900 tons of CO2 in the next 10 years
- Delivering renewable energy to the grid supporting the Bosnian government renewable energy plan
- Creating environmental and economical value simultaneously
- Spearheading Henkel's vision of becoming climate positive
