Tags
Pages with Tag:Sustainability
Renovate: Preserve buildings, protect the environment
Whether it's a single-family home, a housing development, a commercial property, or a historic building under preservation order, the right renovation not only saves energy costs. It also improves the quality of life for users and helps the climate. It depends on the materials.
Cooling becomes more important than heating: Building in climate change
In 2050, we will need more energy for cooling buildings in summer than for heating them in winter. This is what Swiss experts expect as a result of climate change. The right building material is therefore becoming increasingly important.
How the transport of our building materials is becoming more sustainable
The fight against climate change means that we have to reduce our CO2 emissions throughout the value chain. That's why we are also thinking about how transport routes and means can be made more sustainable. After all, everything we produce has to find its way to the construction sites.
Fast on the river instead of traffic jams on the road
From Burcht, Xella Belgium delivers to customers who have a boat dock by ship instead of by lorry. This saves many tonnes of CO2.
How photovoltaic systems in the Netherlands ensures improved energy efficiency
To drastically reduce CO2 emissions, Xella relies on several different measures. To produce in a significantly more energy-efficient manner, the installation and use of photovoltaic systems at Xella plants plays an important role. One such project is currently being rolled out in the Netherlands.
Driving climate protection forward together - the NetZero Emission Roadmap for autoclaved aerated concrete
The European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association EAACA recently presented a NetZero Roadmap for climate-friendly autoclaved aerated concrete. Xella is a member of the initiative and wants to work together to make the European construction industry more sustainable.
How a new cutter pays towards our sustainability goals
Xella's investment in a new autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) cutter at its factory in Vuren, Netherlands, not only improves the products that are made there. The investment also pays dividends toward the company's sustainability goals.
How Xella's Multipor insulation brand becomes climate-neutral
As part of our commitment to fighting climate change, we are giving our customers the opportunity to make a measurable contribution to climate protection. Starting this year, for example, we are offsetting the CO2 emissions of our Multipor insulation brand.
Xella plant in Saint-Savin focuses on circular economy
The autoclaved aerated concrete plant in Saint-Savin is also the headquarters of Xella France. Here, 170,000 cubic meters of AAC are produced annually, enough for 6,000 houses.
How Xella is taking up the fight against CO2 emissions
The construction and building industry is responsible for nearly 40 percent of global CO2 emissions. At Xella, we've made it our mission to change that. In 2021, we took a few steps forward.
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
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.
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?
Building houses, planting trees
Xella products have won many awards for their sustainable properties. Ytong Energy+ is one of our most highly awarded products. Anyone who builds with it also makes a contribution to greater environmental protection.
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.
Ytong for Iceland
Building a house with solid construction on the island of fire and ice is an adventure. With support from Xella Sweden, a team from Iceland successfully mastered it even between earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and snowstorms.
How buildings made of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and calcium silicate blocks store CO2
For several years now, we have been looking at how large the CO2 footprint of building materials such as autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium silicate blocks really is and how it can be reduced accordingly. A new study by Xella Technologie und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH has shown that large amoun
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
Higher energy efficiency is the royal road to CO2 reduction
The construction industry is an important lever for more climate protection. What are policymakers planning? And what impact will this have on companies, customers and other stakeholders? We asked Christian Noll, Chairman of the German Corporate Energy Efficiency Initiative (DENEFF).
FLAIR in Vienna: Digital, sustainable, award-winning
A unique project was recently completed in Vienna: Silka was used for the first time in Austria in the exterior wall of a digitally planned complex of apartments and terraced urban villas. Also a premiere: the project was certified with the GREENpass in gold.
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
Meeting the challenges of modern urban planning
Cities and their surrounding areas are growing. At the same time, our society is changing - older people are moving to the city, migration, growing numbers of single households. This poses challenges for modern and, above all, sustainable architecture, urban planning and development.
Our supply chain: Fast, environmentally friendly, cost-effective
How we enable the ideal delivery and supply of our products
How the production of AAC is becoming even more sustainable
Our recyclable construction and insulation materials promote the energy efficiency of buildings and contribute to environmental and climate protection. Nevertheless, we need natural resources for production and cause CO2 emissions. That’s why we are constantly working to improve the carbon footpri
The building material of the future
Our building and insulation materials support the energy efficiency of buildings and thus contribute to environmental and climate protection. We are constantly working to improve the CO2 footprint of our products even further. We are also looking for answers to the question of alternative building m
Exploiting and protecting nature
Short transport routes, sustainable recultivation, and full utilization: Mineralogist Dr. Hartmut Walther talks to us about how the resource sand can be mined in a CO2-saving way while protecting nature.
How efficient insulation saves CO2 immediately
Optimal insulation can reduce the energy demand of existing buildings by two thirds compared to today
COP26 and Xella: Our contribution to climate protection
In a few days, the world will come together to accelerate action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change at COP26 in Glasgow. Xella is also very aware of these goals and is contributing to the decarbonization of the construction sector through it
First implementation of system elements in Switzerland
Digitally planned and progressing at a great pace: In Lommiswil, in Switzerland, a residential project is currently being executed with large-format Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete elements.
What we mean by value-based corporate and leadership culture at Xella
As an employer of more than 7,000 employees in 25 countries, we at Xella take responsibility for our people. We rely on our employees and the regions in which we operate. In all aspects, we strive to be an attractive and reliable employer. That's why we focus on a value-based corporate and leadershi
“Wood vs. autoclaved aerated concrete: same impact on climate”
When it comes to climate protection, the building and housing sector, as one of the largest CO2 emitters, has a special responsibility - at the same time, the savings potential in the building sector is enormous. There are various options for building in a climate-friendly way. Xella Technologie und
Sustainability of AAC: innovations and research are crucial
The construction industry is considered one of the biggest consumers of resources and energy. For this reason, it has a special role to play in climate protection. Our focus: offering solutions that are durable, ecological, and recyclable – and yet remain affordable. That's why we invest in resear
More energy efficiency with photovoltaic systems
In April 2021 the first photovoltaic system was commissioned on the roof of the Xella production plant in Atella, Italy and covers now 60 to 65 percent of the energy needs of the production plant. More systems are coming in 2022.
Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer (CSCO) announced at the Xella Group
Xella Group announces the appointment of Cécile Fages to the role of Chief Sustainability & Communications Officer effective July 6, 2021. Cécile Fages will report directly to Christophe Clemente, CEO of the Xella Group, and will become a member of the Executive Committee.
Sustainable warehouse on a large scale
The Swedish DIY chain Jula recently had its central warehouse in Skara expanded to become the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. Large-format Hebel and Ytong elements were used in the process.
Measurably sustainable: Xella releases Sustainability Report 2020
In the new sustainability report, Xella makes its sustainability ambitions and targets transparent and measurable.
Xella Sustainability Report is coming soon
Mark your calendars for April 22, 2021. We will publish our new Sustainability Report.
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: Responsible leadership
As a company, we take our economic and social role very seriously and want to be a fair, reliable and trustworthy partner to our customers, business partners and employees. In order to always comply with ethical and legal standards in our business activities and in our dealings with our supply chain
Our goal: Safe work
Safety in the workplace is a top priority at Xella. That's why we see it as a matter of course to promote the long-term health of our employees and ensure their safety. We want our employees to go home from work every day healthy and unharmed.
Our goal: A strong team
Our employees form the basis of our long-term success. We want to be an attractive employer in all respects. High-quality training at Xella and investments in our employees' qualifications contribute to this, as do fair, performance-based remuneration, a non-discriminatory working environment, and f
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
Our goal: Reduce CO2 emission intensity by 30% by 2030
With our recyclable construction and insulation materials, we promote the energy efficiency of buildings and thus contribute to environmental and climate protection. However, to manufacture these products we need natural resources and cause CO2 emissions. To minimize the impact on the environment an
Xella supports UN Sustainable Development Goals
With our business model, we have a high level of positive impact opportunities. To actively leverage this, we sharpened our ESG focus as part of the review of our Sustainability Strategy 2020 and worked out how our strategy can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Acting responsibly: Xella joined UN Global Compact
Xella Group has joined the world's largest and most important initiative for responsible corporate governance: The United Nations Global Compact. Xella is committed to the ten sustainable principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment, and corruption prevention.
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.
Dialog with our stakeholders and our essential sustainability topics
Our mission is to enable energy-efficient, affordable and long-lasting housing - and to provide as sustainably as possible. To achieve this goal and keep improving, we are in constant exchange with our stakeholders.
Sustainability at Xella: Best in Class in our industry
The reputable ESG rating agency Sustainalytics has given Xella a rating of 18.3, putting Xella in first place out of all 115 companies in the building materials sector assessed by Sustainalytics. Sustainalytics therefore classifies the risk of financial impact caused by ESG aspects at Xella as low.
Energy efficient and affordable housing – delivered sustainably.
Xella stands for innovative, safe and sustainable building and insulation materials and is the solution provider for energy-efficient, healthy and cost-optimized construction. Thus, our product portfolio contributes to decarbonization and to a low-carbon construction sector.
The raw material autoclaved aerated concrete
Whether autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) powder, which is recycled from production, or AAC from demolition projects, which is recycled according to type, is used in the production of new blocks makes no difference in principle.
Recycling without quality loss
What can be used in the recycled end-product and what cannot? The decisive factor for our quality standard in the use of post-demolition autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is the sorting accuracy.
Sorting is where it all comes down to
Xella's cooperation with Otto Dörner and Holcim shows how autoclaved aerated concrete residues are processed and reused in the manufacture of new products.
Close the circle: Recycling of autoclaved aerated concrete
Xella pursues three circulation models to return autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) residues to the production cycle: This involves residues from production, from the construction site and even AAC residues from demolition and dismantling projects.
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
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.
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
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.
Sustainable building with BIM - Tivoli GreenCity in Brussels
Almost 400 apartments, a large park, numerous shops and a business pool around "green" companies: Brussels is creating a new, unprecedented and sustainable neighbourhood.
More sustainability news
-
Renovate: Preserve buildings, protect the environment
Whether it's a single-family home, a housing development, a commercial property, or a historic building under preservation order, the right renovation not only saves energy costs. It also improves the
View more -
Cooling becomes more important than heating: Building in climate change
In 2050, we will need more energy for cooling buildings in summer than for heating them in winter. This is what Swiss experts expect as a result of climate change. The right building material is there
View more -
How the transport of our building materials is becoming more sustainable
The fight against climate change means that we have to reduce our CO2 emissions throughout the value chain. That's why we are also thinking about how transport routes and means can be made more sustai
View more
Introduction
2021 Xella International. All rights reserved.