BASF and Carlisle Construction Materials have joined forces in a collaborative effort centred around Lupranate® ZERO, heralded as the world's inaugural isocyanate boasting a zero carbon footprint. Lupranate ZERO, where ZERO stands for "Zero Emissions Renewable Origins," is used to make MDI polyisocyanurate boards (also called "polyiso" or "PIR") and rigid polyurethane foam that are used in the construction industry to make buildings more energy-efficient. Given Carlisle's status as a premier polyiso manufacturer, it stands as a natural collaborator to delve into the potential of this groundbreaking technology.
Carlisle Construction Materials, by embracing Lupranate ZERO and its net-zero emissions, continues to uphold its leading position in sustainability within its industry. The incorporation of these innovative raw materials aligns seamlessly with Carlisle's recent sustainability initiatives, such as transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet and establishing a new 400,000-square-foot facility certified as the first industrial manufacturing plant in the United States to attain LEED® Platinum under LEED v4 BD+C WDC.
"Carlisle is embracing the power of innovation and sustainability by exploring bio-based alternative raw materials,” said Wesley Sherrer, Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Insulation, at Carlisle. “By introducing raw materials from rapidly renewable resources and recycled supply streams produced in environmentally sensitive facilities, we are not only revolutionising our products but also honouring our commitment to a greener future. This effort highlights our dedication to environmental stewardship, inspiring a new era of responsible manufacturing and setting the stage for a more sustainable and harmonious world.”
"Our customers are showcasing their commitment to climate protection, which BASF supports through world-changing research to ensure the finished products are meeting their needs,” said Stefan Doerr, Senior Vice President, Monomers North America at BASF. “We are proud to partner with Carlisle as it showcases its commitment to sustainability. By using Lupranate ZERO, manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprint in the construction industry while enjoying the same high-quality MDI product."
BASF, with a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, places significant emphasis on the product carbon footprint (PCF) as a crucial component in its reduction strategy. PCF calculates a product's overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the course of its life cycle stages. In pursuit of this objective, BASF's Monomers division follows an ambitious sustainability roadmap, expanding its product portfolio with options featuring lower CO2 footprints. The company is also dedicated to offering circular alternatives in each major product line by the year 2025.
Notably, Carlisle has declared its commitment to attaining net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In the short term, the company aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and curtail scope 3 emissions by 52% per pound produced, as assessed through the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) by the year 2030.
Source: BASF
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