42%
lower direct emissions (scope 1 & 2)
Planet Home
The global transition to sustainable solutions and production systems is in full swing. We put our full weight behind this transition. We minimise the use of fossil fuels in our activities. By opting for sustainable materials and continuously improving the recyclability of our products, we reduce their ecological footprint. Effective environmental management at our production sites also plays a key role in our efforts.
Well-founded sustainability goals
The goal for 2030? Reduce our direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) emissions by at least 42% compared to 2020. For emissions caused by raw materials and the processing of our products at the end of their useful life (scope 3), we are aiming for a reduction of 12.3%.
We follow the guidelines of the Science Based Targets initiative, an organisation that advocates best practices in the fight against global warming. This ensures that our sustainability goals are not only ambitious but also scientifically based.
Sustainability goals by 2030
12.3%
lower indirect emissions (scope 3)
More renewable energy
With two green energy plants, five wind turbines and over 49,000 solar panels, we place maximum focus on sustainable energy. With success. In 2020 as much as 57% of our energy was of the renewable variety. In 2025 we were up to 70%.
Where our renewable energy comes from
2
green energy plants
49 677
solar panels
5
wind turbines
From linear to circular
Many current economic models are linear. We extract raw materials from the earth, turn them into products, use them and discard them at end of life, resulting in depleted raw materials and environmental pollution. But there is another way: in a circular economy raw materials are used over and over again.
This circular concept is at the very origin of Unilin. In 1960 we used flax shives – a residual product of the linen industry – to manufacture chipboards. Today that circularity remains the driving force behind everything we do. We focus on renewable and recycled materials and constantly upgrade the recyclability of our products.
Our raw materials mix
66%
renewable raw materials
25%
recycled materials
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Environmental plant management
At Unilin, we believe effective plant management is key to reducing our environmental footprint. Over half of our sites are ISO 14001 certified, with many also meeting Cradle to Cradle, EU Ecolabel, and Nordic Swan standards. This reflects our dedication to strong environmental practices.
Plus, more than 80% of our energy use is at plants with ISO 50001 or approved energy management systems, ensuring we use energy efficiently and responsibly. While water management is a critical issue in many industries, it is less of a focus for us as most of our production processes use very little water.
Discover how sustainability is central to everything we do
April 29, 2026 • 2 minutes reading time
Unilin fully commits to sustainable and independent energy
Unilin’s ‘One Home’ sustainability strategy signals a firm commitment to renewable energy. Through smart investments in our own energy sources, we are building a climate-friendly, efficient and independent energy supply.
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October 6, 2025 • 6 minutes reading time
Circularity in Unilin’s DNA: our approach through the R-strategies
At Unilin we believe that a circular approach is the only way for an industrial company to be truly future-proof. Circularity is not only part of our sustainability strategy One Home, it is firmly embedded in our DNA. Since our foundation in 1960, we have turned residual flows from other industries into new products. Back then we produced chipboards from flax shives, a by-product of the flax industry. In the 1980s we switched to residual flows from the wood industry. Today we build on that with a clear ambition: to make our products fully circular, step by step and without compromising on design, quality or cost.
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August 27, 2025 • 3 minutes reading time
How Unilin became the first to succeed in chemically recycling PIR insulation boards
An industry first and a major step towards circularity: Unilin is the first to develop a process for the chemical recycling of PIR insulation boards. The new installation is the result of years of experimentation, fine-tuning and perseverance. “Turning waste into something valuable again, there’s no better idea to work on”, says production manager polyol Thomas Scheers.
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