Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reached the midpoint of its 2030 Planet Passionate targets, reporting a reduction of more than 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂e since 2020 – equivalent to over 7 million return flights between Ireland and France.
Launched in 2020, the global programme, Planet Passionate sets clear targets across four focus areas: carbon, energy, circularity and water to further support the transition to a net zero emissions built environment.
The company’s sixth annual report details the progress delivered across its global operations, supply chain and partnerships to date.
Key achievements highlighted in the 2025 report include:
As part of the continued decarbonisation of its existing operations, renewable energy now accounts for 63% of total energy use across the Group, with 61% of wholly owned sites equipped with solar PV systems. In parallel, Kingspan increased procurement of lower embodied carbon materials by 30% year-on-year in 2025, supporting the expansion of its Lower Embodied Carbon (LEC) product portfolio, which now comprises 35 solutions across multiple product categories.
Progress also continued across the company’s supply chain decarbonisation journey. During the year, Kingspan signed four memoranda of understanding with lower embodied carbon steel suppliers across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, supporting the future availability of lower-carbon steel.
Beyond its own operations, 2025 saw Kingspan strengthen long-term strategic partnerships that expand the reach of Planet Passionate worldwide. Working with organisations such as Big Life Foundation and Seven Clean Seas, Kingspan continues to support multi-year initiatives that protect critical ecosystems and strengthen communities.
Commenting on the milestone, Holly Loughman, Head of Sustainability at Kingspan Group, said: “Reaching the halfway point of Planet Passionate allows us to reflect on the scale of progress achieved across our business. The reduction in GHG emissions across our value chain, the growth in renewable energy and the expansion of lower embodied carbon products demonstrate what can be achieved when ambitious targets are combined with innovation and collaboration.”
“While we are delighted with the progress to date, our focus remains firmly on the work ahead. Planet Passionate is a long‑term commitment that supports our mission to accelerate a net zero emissions built environment, with people and planet at its heart.”
