Kingspan Named to USA TODAY’s America’s Climate Leaders 2025 List

The building material manufacturer is being recognized for its significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions intensity

/EIN News/ -- DELAND, Fla., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingspan today announces it has been recognized in USA TODAY’s America’s Climate Leaders 2025, a prestigious list recognizing U.S. companies that have achieved the most substantial reductions in emissions intensity between 2021 and 2023. This recognition honors organizations that are leading the charge toward a more sustainable future by significantly cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to their revenue.

The building and construction sector is responsible for approximately 37% of GHG emissions, making it the largest contributor worldwide. Reducing these emissions is a central pillar of Planet Passionate, Kingspan’s ambitious global sustainability program. Launched in 2020, Planet Passionate is focused on driving measurable progress across three critical global challenges: climate change, circularity, and the protection of the natural world.

Between 2021 and 2023, Kingspan reduced its core GHG emissions by 11.18%, reflecting the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

In 2023, Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, Kingspan's largest subsidiary in the United States, reported 3,037 tCO₂e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions – marking a 5% reduction from its 2020 baseline. The company utilized a total of 5.95 GWh of direct renewable energy, including 1.68 GWh generated onsite, reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to cleaner energy sources.

“As a global manufacturer, we recognize the critical role we play in reducing emissions across the entire life cycle of our products, from raw materials to finished goods,” said Brent Trenga, Director of Sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. “The building sector has an obligation to help decarbonize. Being named to USA TODAY’s list is a validation of the progress we’ve made and a motivator to keep pushing forward to meet our 2030 goals.”

More than a sustainability initiative, Planet Passionate has evolved into a core element of Kingspan’s corporate identity. From executive leadership to manufacturing teams, employees across the organization are empowered and inspired to be part of the solution.

“We are honored to be named one of USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders – a testament to Kingspan’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation in manufacturing. Through our Planet Passionate program, we’ve delivered real results – from cutting our operational carbon emissions by over 25% since 2020 and equipping 100% of our facilities with on-site solar power to embracing circularity by upcycling manufacturing waste and recycling hundreds of millions of plastic bottles into new high-performance insulation materials,” said Kyle McEnroe, President of Kingspan Insulation North America. “Our forward-looking strategy, driven by these efforts in carbon reduction, renewable energy, and circular design, is not only shrinking our environmental footprint today but also propelling us toward a net-zero carbon future by 2030. This recognition energizes us to push the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing even further in the years ahead.”

To learn more about Kingspan’s Planet Passionate program and its sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.kingspan.com/us/en/about-us/Planet-Passionate/.

For more information on Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, visit https://www.kingspan.com/us/en/business-groups/kingspan-insulated-panels/.

For more information on Kingspan Insulation North America, visit https://www.kingspan.com/us/en/business-groups/kingspan-insulation/.

About Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is a business unit of Kingspan, a global company operating in more than 80 countries, with over 200 manufacturing facilities. Kingspan Insulated Panels – North America manufactures and markets three groups of products at its U.S., Canadian and Mexican facilities: insulated metal wall and roof panel systems for commercial/industrial construction; insulated architectural panel and façade systems for design-driven projects; and controlled environment panels for cold-storage and climate-controlled warehousing. In addition to its commitment to quality and innovation, the company is on the leading edge of the sustainability movement, offering best-of-class products produced in state-of-the-art facilities which apply a range of sustainability measures. To learn more visit www.kingspanpanels.us.

About Kingspan Insulation North America
At Kingspan Insulation North America, we’re redefining what’s possible in high-performance building envelope solutions. As a global leader in advanced insulation and building science, we provide innovative products and systems that deliver exceptional thermal performance and energy efficiency. Our solutions – including premium rigid board insulation and next-generation vacuum insulated panels – are trusted by architects, builders, and developers in North America to meet the most demanding design and sustainability standards. With a commitment to decarbonizing the built environment, we’re proud to be part of Kingspan Group’s Planet Passionate initiative – a global sustainability program driving progress toward a low-carbon future. Whether it’s commercial, residential, industrial, OEM or infrastructure projects, Kingspan Insulation helps shape better, healthier buildings – for people and the planet.

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