Driving a meaningful change on both the environment and people’s lives
Sustainability is ingrained in our DNA, and at URSA we demonstrate this every day. With our insulation solutions, we improve the energy efficiency of buildings and reduce the carbon footprint of individuals, companies, and ourselves. We work with recycled materials to produce glass mineral wool and XPS. Our products are highly recyclable, and we keep our CO2 emissions as low as possible.
We also look for solutions with minimal environmental impact during transport and in the handling of packaging. In this way, we not only achieve our own climate goals, but also support our customers in achieving their ambitions. This allows us to put into practice our mission to make a lasting positive impact on people, society, and the environment. Together, we are building a better future.
Tackling climate change by improving energy efficiency and reducing society’s carbon footprint
Advancing Our Decarbonization Goals
Many of our products involve thermal processes, decarbonisation is therefore a high priority to achieve our sustainability objectives, reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 35% by 2030.
Embracing Circular Economy Principles
Circular economy is ingrained in our DNA, and at URSA we demonstrate this every day. We work with recycled materials to produce glass wool and XPS.
Our Corporate, Social and Responsibility Approach
URSA is leading the charge in global sustainability, offering solutions that have been proven to make a real impact.
Life Cycle of URSA Glass Mineral Wool and XPS Products
1. Raw materials
URSA prioritizes the use of locally sourced raw materials, incorporating high amounts of recycled content in both XPS and glass wool products. The inclusion of recycled glass significantly reduces the energy required for manufacturing glass wool, leading to lower CO₂ emissions compared to the use of virgin raw materials.
2. Production phase
Aligned with our ESG action plan objectives, we have implemented energy efficiency measures across all our manufacturing plants. These initiatives include optimizing energy consumption, upgrading to more energy-efficient equipment, and enhancing the overall energy performance of our facilities.
Additionally, we are committed to minimizing production waste and continuously increasing our recycling rates. This effort reduces our reliance on virgin raw materials. For example, in most XPS plants, production waste is minimal or nonexistent.
3. Transport of insulation materials
The high compressibility of URSA’s glass mineral wool plays a key role in reducing CO₂ emissions during transportation. Rolls can be compressed more than 10 times, significantly increasing loading capacity and warehouse storage efficiency while improving transport logistics and reducing environmental impact.
For XPS products, transport is optimized by eliminating the need for wooden pallets, reducing resource consumption and preventing unnecessary waste at construction sites.
04. Installation
URSA integrates eco-design principles into its products, significantly reducing waste on construction sites. Thanks to their lightness and ease of handling, our insulation materials contribute to faster installation times and cost efficiency.
05. Use phase
URSA's durable products require no maintenance for the life span of the building, which is typically 50 years, and up to 600 times* the energy used in their manufacture, transport, and installation. They reduce building energy demand, particularly for heating and cooling, which can help lower energy consumption. In addition to cost and energy savings, our materials enhance comfort and help combat climate change by reducing CO2 emissions.
*depending on the thickness of the product, the application and the lifespan of the building.
06. End of life
There are different scenarios for end of life, depending on each product and its final application during the use phase. URSA’s glass mineral wool is 100% recyclable so cutoffs generated during manufacturing or construction projects can be collected, reprocessed and transformed into new products.
We get recognized for it
URSA’s insulation materials rank highly on sustainability parameters. This has been externally verified, and we have received several international certificates and awards from various bodies for our insulation materials’ unique benefits.
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Our Sustainability reports
As a brand of Etex, URSA's sustainability credentials are featured in the reports outlined above, within the Insulation division.
