ROCKWOOL announces it is taking a major step towards achieving its ambitious globalCO2 reduction targets. The insulation materials producer will electrify two production lines in Roermond. Once in operation,CO2 emissions on these lines are expected to be reduced by as much as 80 percent, resulting in a reduction of more than half of the entire plant's totalCO2 emissions.
ROCKWOOL Roermond will convert two production lines to an innovative electric melting technology based on green energy. The conversion to the electrified melting process is planned to be completed in the period 2025-2027. Technical work is already well underway. ROCKWOOL already decided several years ago to expand grid connection capacity to the Roermond plant.
'Significant contribution'
"We are proud of the significant contribution that the electrification of both lines makes to our efforts to meet our climate goals," said Jos Dumoulin, Technical Director at ROCKWOOL. "This accelerates our journey to reduce our carbon footprint and strengthens our market position as a sustainable company." The implementation of this innovative technology is being carried out with support from the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Top Sector Energy Grant.
ROCKWOOL is not sitting still and is determined to take further steps toward a low-carbon economy. In addition to developing and implementing new technologies, the company is in discussions with the government to ensure the availability of low-carbon energy, either in the form of electricity or hydrogen.
Footprint offset
The Roermond-based products are largely used in construction, renovation and insulation projects in the Benelux. According to ROCKWOOL, the 'footprint' of the production process is fully offset by the environmental gains in its own country and environment. "With the positive impact of the products made here, ROCKWOOL is making a significant contribution to the sustainability challenge in the Netherlands."
