Climate neutral* MDI for low-carbon building insulation

Climate neutral* MDI: coupling embodied carbon reduction with high insulation performance

Our MDI is climate neutral* from the cradle to our factory gate. The critical factor: bio waste is used as an alternative raw material. This circular bio-based input is allocated to specific MDI grades using certified mass balancing according to ISCC PLUS. Our life cycle assessment or LCA methodology is based on the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, and its calculation reflects biogenic carbon sequestration based on preliminary data from the supply chain. No compensation measures have been applied.

For insulation manufacturers, our climate neutral* MDI brings a range of advantages. It’s a drop-in solution that requires no modifications to production facilities or foam formulations. Insulation that is made with climate neutral* grades doesn’t require any sacrifice in performance either. Climate neutral* MDI delivers the same thermal insulation properties as traditional PU foams, reducing heating and cooling requirements by up to 70%. So a reduction in the embodied carbon doesn’t mean a trade-off in operating efficiency during a building’s life.

Insulation made with climate neutral* MDI can be used in new construction and in energy efficiency retrofits of older buildings, making an important contribution to the responsible use of primary resources and to significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.