Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released its annual Sustainability Report recapping its North American project milestones for 2025. The report marks the fourth annual update on Kingspan’s Planet Passionate program and the halfway point in the company’s 10-year sustainability journey.
Planet Passionate is Kingspan’s global sustainability program focused on three major challenges: climate change, circularity and protection of the natural world. In 2025, Kingspan Insulated Panels North America continued to advance that work through measurable operational progress, expanded sustainability initiatives and investments designed to support a lower-carbon built environment.
“Sustainability has long been a core part of how we do business, and Planet Passionate has given us a strong framework to turn that commitment into action. Today, this mission is embedded across our operations and long-term planning,” said Brent Trenga, director of sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. “At the midpoint of the program, we are seeing real progress and building momentum as we continue to reduce impacts, invest in innovation and support a more sustainable built environment.”
Sustainability Strides
Kingspan is focused on reducing emissions across manufacturing operations while supporting the delivery of high-performance building solutions that enable more efficient, lower-carbon buildings.By 2030 (using 2020 as the baseline year), Kingspan aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65 percent. Key 2025 carbon achievements include a 3.6 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2024 to 2025.
As global demand for lower-carbon buildings continues to accelerate, energy performance has become both a regulatory expectation and a market differentiator. Key 2025 energy achievements include:
- 9.4 GWh total direct renewable energy consumed
- 1.9 GWh total direct renewable energy generated
- 8.6 percent on-site renewable energy generation
- 42.4 percent total direct renewable energy use
Kingspan is also working to minimize waste generation, maximize material recovery and support more circular building solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining product performance. Key 2025 circularity achievements include:
- 6,334 tons diverted from landfill
- 52 percent reduction in landfill waste compared to 2020
- 78 percent waste diversion rate across all sites
Freshwater is a shared, finite resource that supports public health, food production, and local economies. Kingspan works to conserve water and reduce reliance on the municipal supply by using its own harvested rainwater for landscaping, flushing and facility services. Key 2025 water achievements include:
- 158,503 total gallons of rainwater harvested in 2025
- DeLand, Florida, site harvested 150,578 gallons, marking a significant increase in water efficiency efforts
- Monterrey, Mexico, site added 7,925 gallons of atmospheric water collection
Data was measured across Kingspan’s seven North American manufacturing plants, located in Langley, British Columbia; Caledon, Ontario; Modesto, California; DeLand, Florida; Mattoon, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; and Monterrey, Mexico. Data from Dri-Design’s facilities in Holland, Michigan, and Columbus Ohio was also measured; Dri-Design is a Kingspan company.
Operational Milestones
The report also highlights several major milestones from 2025. For example, Kingspan made significant strides in the construction of its new DeLand, Florida, headquarters, which was completed in early 2026. This new facility is targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 BD+C Gold Certification and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Net Zero Carbon + Energy Certification, embodying Kingspan’s commitment to sustainability. Serving as the cornerstone of the company’s Planet Passionate efforts, the headquarters showcases the company’s dedication to high-performance, sustainable building practices.
In addition, Kingspan made significant strides toward ISO 50001 energy management certification, which enables organizations to systematically monitor and improve energy performance. Both the DeLand and Caledon sites progressed toward certification, with expected completion in 2026. This certification underscores Kingspan’s commitment to operational excellence and efficiency across its facilities.
Looking Forward
As Kingspan looks toward the next phase of its sustainability strategy, the company remains committed to reducing operational emissions, increasing renewable energy use and advancing circularity efforts. In the coming years, Kingspan will focus on accelerating its decarbonization efforts, with an emphasis on decarbonizing its supply chain and increasing renewable energy across its operations. This includes scaling up the adoption of renewable energy sources and optimizing energy efficiency at its manufacturing sites.
Kingspan will also continue to strengthen supplier engagement to ensure sustainable practices are embedded across its value chain. The company will also focus on expanding circularity initiatives, including material recovery and product life cycle innovations, to move closer to a circular economy. By offering high-performance building solutions, Kingspan aims to help customers meet evolving market and regulatory demands while driving environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
“Sustainability is not a fixed destination, but an ongoing journey of progress, and we are committed to building on our momentum to deliver measurable impact,” continued Trenga. “The second half of our program will require continued discipline, creativity and accountability as we work to meet, and exceed, our targets. We remain dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing new technologies and deepening partnerships that enable us to deliver meaningful outcomes.”
To view the full 2025 Sustainability Report, click here.
