GF Building Flow Solutions, formerly Uponor, is listed as one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies for 2024. And Uponor is shortlisted with PEX Pipe Blue for the World Sustainability Awards 2024.

Uponor Siccus Mini is a dry underfloor heating system that offers quick and easy installation for installers. It provides optimized energy efficiency, fast performance, and the ability to install directly on existing ground. With increased heating capacity and reduced energy consumption, it offers maximum comfort and environmental benefits.

Heat networks are increasingly seen as important technology to enable the UK to meet net zero targets. So, what should planners and consultants consider when it comes to ensuring the pipework can optimise the energy efficiency of a heat network? Here we answer some of the key questions specifiers are asking.

A combination of regulatory pressure, environmental concerns and utility costs means that energy efficiency is now a crucial issue for everything from homes to workplaces to public sector buildings. However, achieving this is not always simple, especially for older buildings.

The division – built on the acquisition of Uponor late last year as well as the building technology segment of GF Piping Systems – is committed to finding new ways to conserve, manage and provide water responsibly. The new name underscores the division’s focus on residential, commercial and public buildings, while GF Piping Systems remains a leading provider for utility and industry flow solutions.

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Simon Woodward, Chairman of the UK District Energy Association (UKDEA) and ask him some questions to gain insight into the current state and future outlook for district heating networks in the UK.

Uponor has achieved carbon neutrality in its Nastola factory in Finland. This is a major milestone in the company's journey to reduce its environmental impact and become a net-zero carbon company by 2040. The Nastola factory produces plastic pipes and fittings for plumbing, heating and cooling systems. The factory has implemented various measures to reduce its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, such as switching to renewable electricity, installing solar panels, optimizing production processes and increasing recycling. The factory has also offset its remaining emissions by supporting certified climate projects in developing countries.

Uponor has been awarded the Gold level rating by the global sustainability rating platform EcoVadis. The total score improved to 70 out of 100 (62 /100 in 2022: Silver level rating) putting Uponor among the top 6% of the 5000 companies in the plastic products manufacturing sector evaluated by EcoVadis globally.

Reducing the environmental impact of projects has never been more important. Here, Paul Whittall, Business Development Manager at Uponor explains how choosing the right products from a responsible supply chain partner can enhance the sustainability of offsite projects, and what Uponor is doing to support customers in this area.