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PAROC Sustainability Initiatives | Paroc

PAROC Stonewool is energy efficient

Insulation is a key to the solution

Our products are fire resilient. They also play a vital role in fighting climate change. Around 40% of greenhouse gas emission generated by humans come from buildings.

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We continuously reduce our footprint

We aspire to halve our CO₂ emissions by 2030 and eventually eliminate our use of fossil fuels. One milestone is 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

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Circular economy is in our DNA

We design our products and solutions for recycling and reuse. By 2030 there will be zero waste leaving our plants.

Our Aspiration for 2030:

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At Paroc we aspire to

Close the loop with zero waste leaving our plants
Reduce our Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to 2018
Reduce our plastic use by 30%
Expand the use of Rewool – our customer waste recycling solution
Offer low carbon products

Our Impact

Read more about our impact to make the world a better place.

Paroc's new recyclable plastic packaging

On the journey to sustainability, Paroc introduces recyclable packages

In line with the Owens Corning sustainability goals and the Swedish EPR regulations Paroc is now introducing a new recyclable package for its stone wool insulation. The red-and-white striped packages has been a well-known symbol of the high-quality insulation from Paroc.

Paroc insulation with the Cortus Hoganas factory in the background

Technical insulation and energy efficiency – the forgotten heroes of climate change

Despite the importance of energy efficiency in insulation, other methods are considered to tackle today’s climate challenges – we discuss how energy efficiency is an investment for an optimistic future.

a plant worker inspecting a piece of stone wool

Landfilling Waste Might be Cheap, But the Cost Is Too High

Recycle, recycle, recycle. That is the message to every household in the EU. However, the message to companies can sometimes be a bit different.

Paroc insulation with the Cortus Hoganas factory in the background

Technical insulation and energy efficiency – the forgotten heroes of climate change

Despite the importance of energy efficiency in insulation, other methods are considered to tackle today’s climate challenges – we discuss how energy efficiency is an investment for an optimistic future.

a plant worker inspecting a piece of stone wool

Landfilling Waste Might be Cheap, But the Cost Is Too High

Recycle, recycle, recycle. That is the message to every household in the EU. However, the message to companies can sometimes be a bit different.

crushed stone wool on the conveyor at OC Paroc Parainen factory waste handling station.

Waste Is an Engineering Challenge, Not a Problem

With proper motivation and innovative thinking, waste is something that can be utilized, recycled or turned into raw material and new products.

a paroc factory in Parainen with green forests in the background

Decarbonization is an opportunity for real change

Owens Corning is spearheading decarbonization initiatives to reduce CO2 output by 50% for 2030. Learn about how we do it while maintaining our product quality.

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Insulation industry accelerates Europe's journey towards climate neutral building stock

Buildings use approximately 40% of all energy consumed in the EU. The right insulation can drastically reduce these numbers for people and businesses alike.

a plant worker is unloading stone wool from a truck to be used in the Rewool program

Circular economy put into practice: REWOOL recycling system helps customers attain recycling goals

In 2020, Owens Corning PAROC, Lassila & Tikanoja and Eko-Expert became the first companies in Finland to launch a recycling system for stone wool.

Paroc stone wool insulation being fitted to a building by a male worker

Improving insulation is a climate action with real impact

Achieve 80% energy savings of a building with stone wool insulation. Insulation is often overlooked when improving comfort of living, but it shouldn't be.

Paroc blog the safety of the built environment is the sum of many factors

The safety of the built environment is the sum of many factors

To really judge whether you are in a safe building, you have to consider air quality, amount of moisture, resistance to fire and noise levels. Learn more here.

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Sustainable life-cycles of buildings require the construction materials also to be sustainable

The built environment is one of the greatest sources of greenhouse emissions, especially considering the energy consumption of buildings during use.

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Moisture control in construction requires seamless teamwork

The best end result is achieved when moisture control is in order during all phases of the building’s life-cycle.

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Towards more ecological, safer and more comfortable built environments

Construction is always a current issue in the society. Irrespective of economic cycles, built environments significantly influence people's daily lives

Sustainability Report of Owens Corning

Videos

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