Carbon Reduction. The next phase. We know insulation inside and out

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1 CL0265 Sustainability Brochure_Layout 1 03/06/ :46 Page 2 Carbon Reduction. The next phase We know insulation inside and out

2 Did you know? Energy used in homes is responsible for over 25% of the UK s CO 2 emissions Changes to 2010 UK Building Regulations require a 25% - 30% reduction in CO 2 emissions The number of fuel poor households doubled to 4.5million between 2002 and A household is deemed fuel poor if it spends more than 10% of its income keeping warm 45% of heat is lost through uninsulated solid walls. Installing solid wall insulation nationwide could save up to 14m tonnes of CO 2. That s the equivalent emissions of 3.5million cars! 2.3million solid wall installations are required by 2022 to meet current climate change targets High performance thermal insulation continues to be one of the most cost effective measures for improving thermal efficiency and tackling climate change. 2

3 From dark into light Climate change is the world s greatest environmental challenge. The UK continues to set the example in developing carbon reduction programmes which work above those of Europe and the rest of the world. These include: The UK through the Climate Change Act, reducing its emissions by 34% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 Europe cutting greenhouse gases by 20% by 2020 Ongoing carbon reduction improvements through changes to UK Building Regulations in 2010 and again in 2013 Energy company obligations to reduce carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency The implementation of Green Deal in 2012 focusing on improvements to the UK s existing homes and buildings. Celotex is the market leading provider of PIR insulation. We provide solutions for reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. And, as a leading investor within the insulation market, we continually develop our products and environmental credentials in line with current and future programmes. This guide will provide all you need to know about the targets, timelines and programmes laid out to deliver significant improvements to climate change including how the specification and use of Celotex products can help assist with this. Our Celotex FR5000 now offers improved thermal performance to a lambda value of 0.021W/mK making it the best performing PIR insulation available today. And with many other product solutions available for either new build or refurbishment projects, everything you need is available from Celotex - the insulation specialists! celotex zero carbon 3

4 The phases of carbon reduction 2010 PART L 25% REDUCTION IN CO GREEN DEAL & ENERGY COMPANY OBLIGATION 2013 PART L 44% REDUCTION IN CO ZERO CARBON HOMES 2018 ZERO CARBON PUBLIC BUILDINGS 2019 ZERO CARBON BUILDINGS 2020 CLIMATE CHANGE ACT - 34% REDUCTION 2050 CLIMATE CHANGE ACT - 80% REDUCTION 4 Note: Part L reductions based on 2006 level. Climate Change Act reductions based on 1990 levels.

5 Current programmes New Buildings Part L of the Building Regulations in England and Wales and Section 6 within Scotland represent the main guidance documents for CO 2 reduction. These call for improved levels of thermal efficiency within the building envelope. It is widely accepted that compliance with these regulations is best achieved with a 'fabric first' approach. The use of premium performance insulation materials deliver higher levels of thermal efficiency with the thinnest possible solutions. Gaining compliance typically requires 45% more insulation compared to 2006 regulations. The Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM schemes take sustainable building to the next level. Code Levels and BREEAM ratings are achieved based on the overall environmental performance of the building. The more credits achieved the higher the environmental performance remains the date for all new homes in England to be zero carbon with public and all other new buildings working to a timescale. Existing Stock 80% of existing UK homes will still be in use by Of this, around 7million are solid wall constructions and typically uninsulated. Various carbon reduction programmes have been established to tackle the emissions from existing homes. Currently the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) and Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) are the two main frameworks that obligate energy suppliers to deliver energy savings to existing properties. This has centred mainly on loft and cavity insulation upgrades as well as heating and lighting measures. At present 40% of an energy supplier's CERT obligation must be delivered to priority groups. These include those aged 70 and above and those on qualifying benefits. Moving forward the emphasis on carbon reduction will move to the upgrade of solid wall properties. The forthcoming Green Deal, will provide a new way of delivering affordable energy efficiency available for every UK household. celotex zero carbon 5

6 Green Deal - The next phase Introduced through the Energy Bill in late 2010, Green Deal provides the first major carbon reduction programme to deliver the necessary improvements to meet the targets of the Climate Change Act. Due for launch towards the end of 2012 and as a replacement to the current CERT scheme, Green Deal will offer every homeowner and business within the UK the opportunity to apply for up-front finance to install energy efficiency measures. The measures are then paid back through savings on the home s energy bill. Green Deal will work on a principle known as the Golden Rule where the expected financial savings must be greater than the cost of the measures being installed. Green Deal financing will be provided for the property itself rather than the individual home or business owners. When ownership changes the loan remains with the property and transfers to the next owner. Alongside this, the new Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will continue to focus on providing priority groups with measures that allow them to heat their homes affordably whilst also increasing the level of solid wall measures which have not benefitted as much from previous schemes. Early indications suggest that solid wall insulation will be one of the primary measures within Green Deal & ECO. With approximately 7 million solid wall homes requiring insulation upgrades, this type of property (which falls within the 'hard to treat' category) will be key to delivering the government's CO 2 reduction targets. Solid wall improvements will take the form of internal or external wall insulation and in some instances a combination of the two will be required. Celotex' PL4000 plasterboard thermal laminate provides the ideal solution for internal wall insulation. Combining high performance PIR with 12.5mm tapered edge plasterboard, this two-in-one product can be used as either a direct bond (dot and dab) or mechanical fixed solution in solid wall refurbishment projects. celotex zero carbon Through its links within various trade bodies, Celotex is making an active contribution to the implementation of Green Deal by working closely with government and other membership organisations. This allows the construction industry to have input into the shaping of Green Deal and to understand the potential benefits and opportunities it will bring. Work has already started on ensuring Celotex products meet the Green Deal objectives. For the latest information, please visit our website or contact the Celotex Technical Centre. 6

7 Celotex - The sustainable solution Operating within the construction industry and as a leading investor within the insulation sector, Celotex remains at the forefront of energy efficiency and sustainable construction. Be it for new buildings or the refurbishment of existing stock, Celotex provides some of the best solutions to assist with the reduction in carbon emissions and is committed to helping the industry achieve its reduction targets as well as reducing fuel poverty. Celotex offers low carbon, sustainable solutions including: An approved BRE Environmental Profile delivering an environmental impact 15% better than that of typical PIR The first PIR manufacturer to achieve an A+ rating when compared to the BRE Green Guide 2008* Thermal performance as low as 0.021W/mK with Celotex FR5000 and CG5000, providing premium thermal efficiency for low U-values and maximising energy savings Products that save over 100 times more energy than that used for manufacture Credits within the relevant categories of programmes such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM Certification to the Environmental Management System ISO highlighting further our commitment to the principles of sustainability Approval from OFGEM and the Energy Saving Trust* Product thicknesses from 12mm to 200mm offering the broadest range of solutions suitable for new build and refurbishment projects Low GWP and zero ODP ratings across all products. For further information on Celotex and its environmental credentials, please visit celotex.co.uk. Here you will find all you need to know about Celotex solutions along with a downloadable copy of this brochure as well as our Environmental Policy. *A+, EST & OFGEM approval does not apply to all Celotex products and thicknesses. celotex zero carbon 7

8 Celotex Technical Centre T: * F: Contact us at celotex.co.uk Celotex Sales T: F: E: Celotex Limited Lady Lane Industrial Estate Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6BA Registered in England No * Calls are charged at 30p per minute from a BT landline and lines are open Monday Friday from 8:00am 5:15pm. Details and pricing are correct at date of publication June We know insulation inside and out