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At the end of October, we celebrated OC Paroc's factory in Parainen, Finland, which has been producing domestic stone wool for 60 years. The factory has undergone major investments in recent years, and thanks to the low-carbon production line, it will continue to produce its familiar red stripes: energy-efficient and fire-resilient stone wool insulation. Plant Leader Petteri Koukku emphasizes that all changes and upgrades in the factory are done together with occupational safety as a priority: "Our common goal is for our employees, contractors and visitors to go home safe and sound to their loved ones every day. It's something that everyone at the factory can contribute to." Read more about the 60-year-old factory: https://bit.ly/4fBsvhN

In the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of PAROC® insulation products, modules B1–B5 read MNR, module not relevant. This means that in modules B1–B5, which declare the environmental impact from the product’s use stage, PAROC insulation products do not generate any emissions at all. ”When used as designated, PAROC Stonewool is maintenance-free and does not need to be replaced during the lifetime of a building. This means that the environmental impact during the use stage in the EPD is simply zero,” says OC Paroc’s Senior Sustainability Specialist Emelia Samuelsson. Learn more about the EPD: https://lnkd.in/eH5J_Ufh #EPD #insulation #sustainability #ourimpact

How to read an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)? What does it tell you? Why do some of the modules in the EPDs read zero? Look no further: we gathered answers to some of the most important questions about the new EPD standard (EN 15804+A2). Learn more about the EPD: https://lnkd.in/eH5J_Ufh #EPD #insulation #sustainability #ourimpact

Our #Technical #Insulation team is growing, and we are looking for a Product Management Lead for PAROC Stonewool in Europe! In this key role, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams, guide product development projects, and lead a talented group of product managers across Finland, Sweden, and Poland. If you have a strong background in product management within the building and construction industry and are passionate about sustainability, we would love to hear from you. Join us here at Owens Corning, a global building and construction materials leader. We’re on a mission to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, and we need your expertise to shape a competitive PAROC product portfolio for Technical Insulation. Find more information about the role and apply here: https://bit.ly/4e6s3Ha #ProductManagement #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

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How can you truly measure a product’s environmental impact? By using Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), we can break down emissions at every stage of a product’s life. At OC PAROC, we communicate our impact by using the GWP value for A1–C4, covering emissions across the life cycle. This provides the most comprehensive description of the products’ environmental impact. Learn more about the EPD: https://shorturl.at/Mn5IJ #EPD #insulation #sustainability #ourimpact

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) accurately describes the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle and is a well-established way to present verified information. But what is important to note when reading one? We gathered answers to some of the most essential questions about the new EPD standard (EN 15804+A2): https://shorturl.at/Mn5IJ #EPD #insulation #sustainability #ourimpact

Reduce heat loss. In a nutshell, that is the first and most important step in creating energy-efficient buildings, as shown in the so-called Kyoto Pyramid. Insulation is often the most cost-effective way to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy bills. In addition, improved insulation is an upgrade to living comfort since it reduces unwanted noises and keeps room temperature at the desired level. To learn more about insulation, energy renovations and energy efficiency, go to: https://lnkd.in/dkb8tUPu

Taking 43 million cars off the road for one year. That would reduce CO2 emissions tremendously, right? Well, it equals the reduction of CO2 emissions that could potentially be achieved every year if inefficiently insulated buildings in the EU were properly insulated. To learn more about insulation, energy renovations and energy efficiency, go to: https://lnkd.in/dkb8tUPu

The benefits of improving the energy efficiency of buildings are not limited to lower energy bills. Less energy used for heating and cooling buildings can also mean less CO2 emissions. In fact, the proper insulation of inefficiently insulated buildings in the EU could reduce CO2 emissions by a staggering 204 million tons every year. To learn more about PAROC® Stonewool insulation, energy renovations and energy efficiency, go to: https://lnkd.in/dkb8tUPu