GREENSTUF® SUSTAINABILITY
Insulation for the future
Our Mission
Our sustainability mission is to positively impact our environment, our people and the next generation.
Of course, we want to hold ourselves accountable, so we’ve committed to developing and upholding sustainable practices in four main areas, which form our pillars: climate change, supporting well being in buildings, closing the loop, and sustainable supply chains.
Learn about our sustainability pillars
We believe it is our responsibility to operate sustainably. To ensure we are positively impacting our environment, our people, and the next generation, we have aligned our sustainability strategy in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate Change
Studies showing approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly and indirectly caused by buildings, we know that the building industry needs to take responsibility for the impact of the built environment on the climate.
THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACES
The workplace is changing fast, and so are the needs of workers. The Covid-19 pandemic really shook things up, making people rethink how we approach work. The traditional office setup has been replaced by a more flexible, hybrid working model.
Closing the loop
As designers and manufacturers, we believe that we have a responsibility to ensure our products are as circular as possible, from the initial concept to delivery on site.
Sustainable supply chain
We try to keep our supply chain as sustainable as possible and aim to eliminate any unethical working practices throughout the supply chain.
Keeping everything circular
We view waste as a resource with potential, not something to be disposed of. With this in mind, our product trimmings and offcuts are reused, and waste material goes back through production to make more GreenStuf.
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Recycled PET plastic
We use recycled PET plastic in all of our polyester-based insulation solutions.
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PET Bottle Flake
PET plastic bottles are recycled into flakes, making it easier for the next stage in its life cycle, where it is turned into polyester fibre.
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Blending Process
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We recycle used GreenStuf
With GreenStuf being a homogeneous product, at the end of its life, uncontaminated products can be recycled back onto the production line.
Our certifications
Declare – International Living Future Institute
The ingredients in our products are declared down to 100 parts per million and have been reviewed against the Living Future Challenge Red List.
Our products have achieved a third-party verified red list free status when:
Ingredients are 100% disclosed and are not found in the Red List
Products are shown to meet VOC emissions limits
For full transparency we have our Declare labels independently verified by a third party expert.
GreenRate – Level A
GreenRate is a globally recognised multi-attribute environmental certification that scores products on a range of environmental, health, and social measures. Autex Acoustics products are certified to achieve GreenRate Level A.
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is a document that reports the ingredients of a product and the health effects associated with these ingredients. HPDs have been generated for all Autex Acoustics products.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a document that holds information about the environmental impact of a product over its life cycle, including embodied carbon. Our EPDs are created and verified in accordance with EN 15804 (used for construction products and services).
CDPH Standard
The CDPH Standard Method (CA Section 01350) evaluates building products for low volatile organic chemicals (VOC) and formaldehyde emissions. All Autex Acoustics products meet the limits set by CDPH and the LEED building rating scheme.
ISO Certifications
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
Autex manufactures under environmental management processes that are ISO certified. This certification gives assurance that we manage any environmental impacts within our operations.
ISO 9001 – Quality Management
Autex has a strict quality management system that is ISO certified. Robust quality processes from raw material through to product completion help ensure our products meet expectations.
ISO 45001 – Health & Safety Management
Autex manufacturing operations have an ISO 45001 certified Health & Safety Management System to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.
Green building rating systems
Certifying your green building? Our products meet a range of criteria for the LEED, WELL, BREEAM, Green Star, and Home Star building rating systems, helping you achieve certification.
Download the GreenStuf® Green Building Criteria to find relevant information for your project.
Helping you meet sustainable building standards
WELL BUILDING INSTITUTE
To ensure your project complies with the building code’s H1 Energy Efficiency clause, our insulation experts offer H1 calculations free of charge. As every house and commercial building has different requirements—depending on size, design, and location—we can work with you to help you achieve the best results.
Greenstar
To save you time, we can write the GreenStuf® insulation specification for your project. As New Zealand insulation experts we know our products inside out, so we can ensure every aspect of the specification is accurate and carefully considered.
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