ESG Report 2025: Lower climate impact per acoustic panel and more renewable energy at Troldtekt

Troldtekt’s ESG report for 2025 highlights positive initiatives for both the environment and people. Key highlights include an 18% reduction in CO₂e emissions per produced square metre, 98.8% renewable energy in production, and fewer workplace accidents for the second consecutive year.

Through the use of renewable energy and new types of cement, Troldtekt A/S succeeded in 2025 in producing each square metre of wood wool panel with an 18% lower CO₂e footprint than in 2024. This is primarily due to CO₂e-reduced cement, which is reflected in Troldtekt’s new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) from 2025.

“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the most important focus area for the construction industry when it comes to lowering its climate impact. We are therefore pleased to see that emissions have declined for both of the cement types we use. This has a direct impact on our customers’ CO₂e accounts when they choose Troldtekt for their projects,” says Cécile Vassort, Head of Product, Marketing & Sustainability at Troldtekt A/S.

She also highlights that Troldtekt in 2025 increased the total share of renewable energy to a record 98.8%. The company installed its first solar panel system on the roof of its logistics centre in Troldhede, meaning that solar energy now complements the use of wind power and biomass in production.

 

Long-term focus pays off

The 2025 ESG report is number 16 since Troldtekt joined the UN Global Compact in 2010. As a member, the company commits to documenting progress annually within corporate responsibility. This consistent focus is key to creating both value and a more competitive business, according to CEO, Michael Heeager Nystrup.

“In a turbulent world with rising prices and pressure on supply chains, it can be tempting to prioritise the short term and scale down ESG investments. However, through years marked by financial crisis, pandemic and other disruptions, we have learned that long-term ambitions pay off,” he says and adds:

“Focusing on climate and social responsibility is essential for the future of the planet – even when it is difficult. At the same time, our strategic approach to responsibility and ESG has had a significant impact on the growth we have experienced over the same period.”

Troldtekt is part of the Kingspan Group, whose global sustainability programme, Planet Passionate, sets ambitious targets within CO₂e, energy, circularity and water across companies in more than 80 countries.

Safety is the highest priority

ESG is about both environment and people, and at Troldtekt, employee safety is the highest priority. New initiatives over the past few years range from courses and workshops on safe behaviour to regular factory inspections and systematic registration of key observations.

“The goal is zero workplace accidents, and although the number of accidents has decreased in both 2024 and 2025, we are not there yet. Changing behaviour takes time, so it is important that everyone continues to pause, observe and involve colleagues if they identify risks in production,” says the CEO.

Overview: Highlights from Troldtekt 2025

>       98.8% renewable energy: Solar panels, offshore wind and in-house biomass contributed to a 98.8% share of renewable energy.

 

>       18% lower CO2e per m²: The CO2e footprint per produced m² of wood wool decreased by 18% in 2025.

>       New EPDs: New Environmental Product Declarations show 12–20% lower CO2e footprint compared to 2021.

 

>       Contribution to Planet Passionate: In 2025, Troldtekt contributed to Kingspan’s global sustainability programme within energy, CO2e, circularity and water.

>       Fewer workplace accidents: The number of workplace accidents decreased for the second consecutive year – from 18 in 2023 and 11 in 2024 to 8 in 2025.

>       New learning platform: Learning Grove brings together onboarding, mandatory training and self-directed learning to strengthen competencies and knowledge-sharing.

 

Read the full Troldtekt ESG report for 2025