Choosing insulation materials with the lowest greenhouse gas impact

Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that go into making materials. For example, insulation materials that contain carbon, need less energy to produce, and/or avoid hydrofluorocarbon blowing agents have the lowest (best) GHG impact. Many lower-GHG materials are also less toxic to workers and/or building occupants.

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Curious to learn more? Check out these examples of manufacturers and products from low to high embodied carbon impact. Read about how your next construction project could draw down carbon (PDF).