EcoDuct Market Update - 20 June 2023
ECODUCT JOINS WATES INNOVATION PORTAL TO BOOST TRANSITION TO NET ZERO
EcoDuct Transformative Ductwork Technologies has been selected by Wates to be an innovation partner featured in its online marketplace for sustainable technologies.
The Wates Innovation Network (WIN) portal, created by the Wates Group - one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies - connects companies directly with partners who can offer solutions to help them meet sustainability targets. Since launching in 2021 the portal has become home to an industry leading network of organisations that will accelerate the country’s transition to net zero by showcasing smarter solutions to design, construct and maintain buildings.
EcoDuct has been providing transformative ductwork technology since 2012. As an innovation partner, EcoDuct has been approved by a screening panel including 40 environmental experts and will feature alongside 100 other suppliers. Visitors to the portal can choose sustainable innovations based on their requirements to find the product and supplier most suitable for them.
The Wates Innovation Network portal will enable EcoDuct to connect with businesses directly and better support them in providing tangible environmental and operational savings. EcoDuct can generate savings in operational carbon through reduced energy consumption of the HVAC system by up to 45% and a reduction in embodied carbon of up to 75% due to less use of materials derived from scarce and high-CO2 resources.
Paul Groves, Business Development Director at EcoDuct, said:
“We are delighted that EcoDuct has been selected to join the WIN portal, as the only HVAC ductwork product, which is the foremost platform of its kind in the built environment. It is a great honour which, we believe, recognises the unprecedented innovation and sustainability of the EcoDuct products.”
Dr Zainab Dangana, Head of Sustainable Technology Services at Wates, commented:
“At Wates, we firmly believe that achieving net zero is not only necessary but also possible with the technologies available today. Our focus is on harnessing the power of innovation to accelerate this vital transition. I am proud to welcome 25 new suppliers to the Wates Innovation Network, expanding our marketplace to 118 providers of sustainable innovations.
By embracing these sustainable technologies, we can create buildings that not only minimise their carbon footprint but also optimize energy efficiency and enhance occupants' well-being. Our collective efforts will not only contribute to a healthier planet but also drive economic growth and job creation”.
About Wates Group
Established in 1897, we are the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance company. In 2022 we employed over 4,000 people and generated profits of £33.7m from a turnover of £1.89bn, working with a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we’re committed to the long-term sustainability of the built environment and to making our industry more inclusive and representative of the communities we work in. We are one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 and an Investors in People Gold accredited company. We are driven by our shared purpose of working together to inspire better ways of creating the places, communities and businesses of tomorrow.
About EcoDuct
EcoDuct specialises in transformative ductwork technology, providing unique, high performance, fully compliant non-metallic, pre-insulated ductwork systems. EcoDuct offers circular, flat oval, square and rectangular options in all dimensions and all colours. It is suitable for all applications where insulated ductwork is required – commercial, industrial, residential, modular, new build and retrofit.
A comprehensive range of cutting-edge and fully compliant innovations enhance energy efficiency, significantly reduce environmental impact, improve material safety and ensure optimal indoor air quality. EcoDuct's commitment to sustainability and net zero aligns with the global drive toward environmentally friendly practices, helping to shape a more sustainable and greener future for the construction industry.
EcoDuct reduces carbon and energy, saves space, cost and time and delivers the cleanest possible uncontaminated air with no ‘green premium’. Precision engineered EcoDuct is light and robust - the only pre-insulated ductwork manufactured in the UK that is rated Class D for air leakage at 2,500 Pa, a testimony to the highest quality and performance attributes.
EcoDuct Transformative Technology raises the bar for future HVAC ductwork design and specification and sets the standard for future-proof buildings on the road to net zero.