️SDG 12 :Responsible consumption and production
Construction accounts for up to 40 per cent of the world’s total resource consumption and CO2 emissions. The carbon footprint can be reduced both in the production of construction products and in the operation of buildings. This can be achieved by optimising production methods and working with the circular economy, where materials are recycled at a high value level.
Through our Cradle to Cradle strategy, Troldtekt is committed to continuously improving in areas such as renewable energy and recycling. In this way, we support the SDG for Responsible Production and Consumption.
Electricity from wind power
All electricity used in our production is based on renewable energy through our agreement with Ørsted. The agreement means that, as a rule, we get our electricity as wind power from the offshore wind farm at Anholt.
By entering into the agreement, we buy certificates that guarantee that Ørsted produces electricity corresponding to our remaining consumption at one of their certified wind farms in Denmark.
We signed an agreement with Ørsted because we want to have a stable, carbon-neutral electricity supply.
Our own biomass boiler
With our own biomass boiler and by replacing gas and diesel-powered forklift trucks in production with electric trucks, we have also minimised the use of fossil fuels and increased the share of renewable energy. In recent years, the share of energy consumed at our factory has fluctuated between approximately 95 and 98 per cent from renewable sources.
In terms of energy efficiency, we have also take a huge step forward. We have invested heavily in upgrading our production facilities with more efficient technology and in the period 2017-2020 we succeeded in reducing total energy consumption per unit by over 25 per cent.
Focusing on circular solutions
Troldtekt works with the circular economy. Programmes for cement-bonded wood wool leftovers from our own production and customer building sites have been set up in Denmark. Our ambition is also to reuse, recycle and upcycle panels from demolition sites.
To utilise the resources in cement-bonded wood wool waste at the highest possible value level, we sort it into a number of fractions. This approach enables us to work with multiple solutions in both the biological and technical cycles – and continuously test new circular models that we list in our resource hierarchy.
A long service life requires fewer resources
Troldtekt acoustic panels are robust and can typically remain in a building for at least 50-80 years. They require minimal maintenance and can be painted repeatedly without compromising their acoustic properties.
Developers can therefore choose to retain an existing Troldtekt ceiling when renovating or transforming a property – or they can reuse the panels in new buildings. By extending the service life of the panels – and giving them one or more extra life cycles – there is less need to use virgin resources for new products.