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Driving circularity with AAC
Old becomes new – this is how the principle of the circular economy can be explained in very simple terms. Establishing a circular economy for our building materials is currently one of the most important projects for Xella. Two examples from Belgium show how Xella is taking the next steps here to
How Xella encounters regulation to protect the environment
Increasingly strict regulations apply to the construction industry. So how does the Xella Group meet the increasing requirements to regulate CO2 emissions in the construction industry?
Why efficient construction is not only sustainable but also a driver of the national economy
Energy efficiency makes the German economy more competitive internationally. Because companies that use fewer resources operate more sustainably and invest their capital in innovations.
We can't do without a circular economy
Establishing a circular economy for products like autoclaved aerated concrete or calcium silicate bricks is one of our most important projects. The consultancy LCEE Life Cycle Engineering Experts GmbH from Darmstadt, a spin-off of Darmstadt Technical University, deals with the principles of sustaina
Why we rely on partners and initiatives for more sustainability
Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy and our understanding of the future. To promote and implement greater sustainability throughout the construction industry, we rely on a wide variety of initiatives and partnerships. The reason: only together we can realize a climate-friend
Our supply chain: Fast, environmentally friendly, cost-effective
How we enable the ideal delivery and supply of our products
Our goal: Driving innovative strength
Innovation management, basic research, and technological development: This is the foundation on which we position the Xella Group for the future and meeting societal as well as industry-specific challenges – be it climate protection, energy savings, or resource efficiency. Since 2004, we have ther
Our goal: Improving circular economy capabilities
Our building materials consist mainly of natural raw materials and are almost completely recyclable. URSA insulation products are already largely made from reused materials. Therefore, the conversion of value chains to value cycles makes sense for us for ecological and economic reasons. The circular
Xella sets itself clear ESG goals
Xella has a powerful business model with multiple opportunities for a positive sustainability impact. Therefore, we want to actively contribute to a more sustainable development of our society and the economy.
Cradle to Cradle: Recycling at Xella
For Xella, the circular economy is of enormous importance. The motivation for this are the legal framework conditions of the EU as well as the environmental aspect and the economic factor. The core of the circular economy is the Cradle to Cradle concept.
New Xella sustainability manager for Scandinavia
Johan Vestergaard is technical director at Xella Scandinavia and since June also responsible for sustainability in the Nordic market
Xella honors innovations 2019
Large-format wall elements, an app for home builders and a concept for recycling management win the innovation award
Awards in Austria show: You can build on Xella when it comes to sustainability!
Anyone who wants to build or renovate in Austria in a sustainable manner can hardly do without Xella products. This has been proven by the awarding of two renowned prizes.
Xella Romania supports construction of children's hospital
Xella Romania contributes to the construction of the first Pediatric Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital in Romania by donating more than 1,700 sqm of tailor made Ytong blocks.
From a landmarked guesthouse to a modern residential complex
Ytong and Hebel AAC consists of natural materials, promotes the natural indoor climate and can be returned to the production cycle as a raw material. These characteristics make it particularly sustainable – an aspect that becomes increasingly important also in the construction industry. Sustainabi
Economical and ecological: Ytong Big Bags benefit the Circular Economy
Ytong cellular concrete can be processed on site with comparatively little waste. As a rule, less than one percent of the delivered quantity is left over as cut waste, which was previously disposed of with the construction waste
The Xella Emergency Fund
Working together - being there for each other. The principle is simple: if many people make a small contribution, great things can happen.
Excellent - How the upcycling of lime bricks works
This year's Innovation Award was presented at the Xella Management Conference.
Environmentally friendly and economical: recycling management in practice
Together with our partner company Otto Dörner, Xella Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft has started a project to reuse aerated concrete residues from mixed construction waste for the renewed production of aerated concrete.
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Driving circularity with AAC
Old becomes new – this is how the principle of the circular economy can be explained in very simple terms. Establishing a circular economy for our building materials is currently one of the most imp
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Our ambitious roadmap to more sustainability
As one of the leading building material suppliers in the construction industry, we are aware of our responsibility to make this industry more sustainable. Learn more about our journey.
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How Xella encounters regulation to protect the environment
Increasingly strict regulations apply to the construction industry. So how does the Xella Group meet the increasing requirements to regulate CO2 emissions in the construction industry?
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