Celotex Environmental FAQs

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required, by law, on all new homes. EPCs became mandatory in October 2008 on all buildings, whenever they are built, sold or rented out.

An EPC is a measure of the energy efficiency of a building as well as the environmental impact as measured by CO₂ emissions. The EPC provides 'A' to 'G' ratings for the building, with 'A' being the most energy efficient and 'G' being the least efficient. To date, most buildings will be either a 'D' or 'E' rating , with those built to the 2006 building regulations typically achieving a 'B' rating.

An EPC will provide a Recommendation Report that offers advice and suggestions on how to further improve energy efficiency. This will ultimately have a positive impact on reducing CO₂ emissions.

Read more about SAP and EPC's 

For homes that are intended to be marketed 'off-plan' a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA) is required. This is simply the predicted energy performance and environmental impact (CO₂) from SAP calculations carried out at the design stage. PEAs do no include a Recommendation Report, unlike EPCs.

Upon physical completion of the Building, an EPC will be required to either give to the buyer or to continue with the sale of the completed property. The EPC will then replace the PEA in Home Information Packs (HIPs).  

We implement an environmental policy that pledges our commitment to minimise negative impacts on the environment, whilst adhering to the principles of sustainable development.

All Celotex boards have zero ozone depletion potential and have recently been independently assessed by BRE Global. With a low environmental impact score, BRE 2008 Green Guide rating of A+ and broadest product offering, Celotex offer low carbon sustainable solutions.

For our Sustainability Statement or to view our BRE Environmental Profiles, please refer to the Sustainability page.

Yes. Where boards contain glass fibre core reinforcement, it is made from recycled waste glass. About 90% of the aluminium in our foil facers comes from recyclable sources. Polyester polyols used in our boards can be produced from waste sources such as PET bottles used for fizzy drinks.

Yes, the technology exists. However, with typical building life in excess of 50 years and our foam boards having been launched in the late 1970s, there is insufficient feed-stock available to make any commercial recycling venture viable at present. Nonetheless, Celotex boards can be safely disposed of.

We only offer shrink-wrap packaging on products requiring protection from rain while stored on site. Most boards feature banded cardboard packaging, which is easily recycled, and is biodegradable, minimising pollution from careless disposal.

To download our comprehensive Environmental Information Sheet and our Sustainability Statement, please refer to our Sustainability page.

PIR foam is an extremely effective insulant. Used appropriately, it will contribute to significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

That is good for the environment.

Please see our Sustainability Statement in the 'Literature' pages for more details.

All Celotex products have 'low' global warming potential (GWP). The definition of 'low' is less than five as set out by government and is referenced through industry publications such as the Code for Sustainable Homes.