Estate Decarbonisation and Retrofits

With UK net-zero targets accelerating and estate portfolios facing tightening regulations (Part L, Future Homes/Buildings Standard, UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard), decarbonising retrofits of existing buildings, be they residential, industrial or commercial, is now a priority for owners, facilities managers and developers. HVAC ductwork is a major hidden contributor - high embodied carbon in traditional galvanised steel + insulation, plus ongoing operational energy waste.

EcoDuct is the best ductwork solution for estate decarbonisation and retrofit projects.

Our UK-manufactured, non-metallic, pre-insulated phenolic system directly tackles both embodied and operational carbon while enabling faster, lower-disruption retrofits:

🌿 Carbon Footprint: up to 75% Embodied CO₂ Reduction - dramatically lowers the upfront carbon of HVAC systems (up to 75% vs. traditional metal ducting plus insulation per independent EPD/LCA data), supporting ESG targets, BREEAM/LEED credits and net-zero compliance without a "green premium". Featured by UKGBC as a top innovation for commercial retrofit decarbonisation.

⚡ Energy Opex: up to 45% Operational Energy Saving - superior thermal and airflow efficiency and Class D airtightness (at 2,500 Pa) reduce HVAC running costs and emissions by up to 45% - critical for long-term estate energy bills and Scope 1/2 reductions.

🏗️ Weight: up to 85% Lighter- minimises structural loads on ageing buildings, eases manual handling in tight retrofit spaces and cuts secondary steel/support needs (further embodied carbon savings).

🚀 Install Speed: up to 70% Faster - Single-fix (pre-insulated, no lagging/cladding to be added) with maximum off-site pre-fabrication arriving mid-project - ideal for live estates, minimal downtime, and accelerated retrofit programmes.