Double environmental award success for Rockwool

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Aug 3, 2006

Rockwool has won one of the UK's most prestigious regional business awards in recognition of its environmental achievements.

Rockwool has won one of the UK's most prestigious regional business awards in recognition of its environmental achievements, as well as becoming the only construction products manufacturer to reach the shortlist for a top national accolade.

Rockwool was awarded a 'Big Tick' in the EDF Environmental Impact category at the Welsh Business in the Community Awards for Excellence at the Cardiff Hilton Hotel on 9 June.

Sponsored by the Department for Trade and Industry and the Financial Times, the awards recognise companies which demonstrate high standards of corporate responsibility and have a positive impact on the workplace, the environment and the wider community.

Rockwool was also shortlisted in the environmental category of the national Business in the Community Awards for Excellence, which were announced by HRH The Prince of Wales at a gala dinner in London on 12 July.

Commenting on this double success, Brian Roberts, Managing Director of Rockwool, said: "Building a sustainable future is at the heart of our business, both in terms of our operations and the environmentally-friendly, recyclable insulation which we produce".

"We are committed to improving the world we live in and receiving such a prestigious accolade is an enormous achievement for everyone at Rockwool".

"Our environmental strategy embraces all areas of the business, from the end products to the manufacturing process, waste management, site emissions and energy efficiency, and every member of the company is involved in meeting the highest standards".

"We also work with other organisations and companies to tackle environmental issues and promote awareness of the subject".

Rockwool's environmental initiatives include using the most energy-efficient production techniques, recycling hot water to heat company offices, upgrading production equipment to reduce emissions and waste and compressing products to cut lorry journeys.

The full environmental impact of Rockwool's products is monitored by the company's Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), which takes into account the use of natural resources, transportation, raw materials and fuel and the consequences of the manufacturing process.