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Covestro and Carlisle Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction with Bio-Circular Insulation
Slice of Construction Team
August 21, 2024
Key Highlights:
Covestro and Carlisle partner to bring bio-circular MDI to the construction industry.
Bio-circular insulation offers up to 99% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based MDI.
Carlisle’s new rigid foam insulation features 5% bio-circular content for a sustainable future.
Joint innovation continues a legacy of advancements in sustainable building materials.
Source (PR Newswire)
Notable Quotes:
"Covestro's vision to become fully circular requires R&D advancements that directly support the scope 3 goals of our customers, like Carlisle. Covestro has some of the most aggressive sustainability and climate targets in the chemical industry."
"With our new bio-based rigid foam insulation, we are demonstrating our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility while ensuring that our customers have access to the most advanced building materials available."
"The ability to provide an innovative, bio-circular raw material solution to a long-time partner and a leader in the construction industry, like Carlisle, shows that future-focused sustainable solutions are available today."
Our Take:
The collaboration between Covestro and Carlisle Construction Materials marks a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable construction practices. By integrating bio-circular raw materials into insulation products, these industry leaders are not only reducing the carbon footprint of their materials but also setting a precedent for the broader adoption of environmentally responsible building practices. This partnership is a clear indication that the construction industry is increasingly aligning itself with global sustainability goals, and the innovations brought forth by Covestro and Carlisle are likely to inspire further advancements across the sector. As demand for green building solutions continues to grow, the importance of such collaborations cannot be overstated.