Kingspan report leads the way in sustainability

A Kingspan Insulation product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Jan 22, 2010

The recently published 2009 Sustainability and Responsibility report from Kingspan Insulation reports on business performance in matters of sustainability.

This latest report conforms with the rigorous requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Framework Level B.

Kingspan Insulation has been using Arup's SPeAR sustainability assessment tool regularly since 2004 to assess, monitor and report on progress in all areas of sustainable development.

Much of the material in the 2009 report is based on the latest SPeAR assessment, but the introduction of the GRI indicators brings even greater transparency to the process and significantly raises the bar.

The GRI Framework is a universally recognised benchmark for sustainability reporting, and was developed using a wide range of stakeholder groups to make sure that it was relevant, comprehensive and credible.

Reporting at level B is a clear indication of the level of commitment Kingspan has shown and the progress made.

The Sustainability and Responsibility Report is not a static tool but supports Kingspan's aim to set new targets and continuously improve, challenging other construction product manufacturers to follow suit.