ALKERN: Ready for the Low Carbon Revolution!

By Schilling Communication - PR Agency Published on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10:21

Photo credits : ALKERN

Summary for decision-makers

In 2022, ALKERN opened a plant dedicated to bio-sourced materials at its Seine-Eure site, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of its products by 40% thanks to investments of more than €8 million. This unit, operational from mid-2024, uses miscanthus to save between 2,000 and 3,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year.

ALKERN's sustainability strategy is based on five priorities, including decarbonization and resource conservation. Their innovations, such as Elibloc blocks and low-carbon cement, demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable construction and employee well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers

What innovations does ALKERN offer to reduce the carbon footprint?

ALKERN uses bio-sourced materials, including miscanthus, to develop products with a low carbon footprint, with a target of reducing emissions related to its materials by 40%.

How does ALKERN stand out in terms of CSR?

ALKERN has been awarded the Ecovadis gold medal for its commitment to CSR, focused on eco-design, greenhouse gas reduction, and biodiversity protection, demonstrating a structured and assertive approach.

What are the advantages of Elibloc blocks?

Elibloc blocks, in collaboration with the Kolablok solution, offer benefits such as reduced VOC emissions, time savings on construction sites, and less waste, while ensuring high quality in construction.

Thematic glossary for decision-makers

Biobased materials

Materials derived from renewable resources, used to reduce the carbon impact in construction. They include plants such as miscanthus.

ecovadis

A CSR assessment platform, enabling companies to measure their performance in terms of sustainable development and social responsibility.

Elibloc

An innovative building block system that allows for faster and more environmentally friendly installation, helping to reduce waste and greenhouse gases.

ALKERN accelerates sustainable construction with a low-carbon factory, innovative blocks and an ambitious CSR strategy.

A committed industrialist who combines innovation, decarbonization and responsibility

A new factory dedicated to bio-sourced materials

In 2022, ALKERN inaugurated its Seine-Eure site, a true showcase for low-carbon industry. With more than € 8 million investment, this production unit is based on miscanthus, a plant with a high CO₂ storage capacity.
Operational from mid-2024, it should reduce by 40% carbon footprint products, representing an annual saving of 2,000 to 3,000 tonnes of CO₂.

This approach illustrates ALKERN's desire to transform the concrete industry through the integration of bio-sourced raw materials.

A strategy structured around five priorities

ALKERN defines its sustainable development policy along five axes:

Decarbonization processes and materials;
adaptation to climate change through resilient solutions;
preservation of resources thanks to recycling and eco-design;
enhancement of landscapes in regional planning;
simplification of construction sites through optimized construction systems.

This global approach makes it possible to combine technical performance and respect for the environment, while making the daily lives of professionals easier.

Elibloc and Kolablok: innovative blocks for simplified construction sites

In partnership with Xtech, ALKERN offers dry laying of blocks Elibloc via the solution Kolablok®.
The benefits are multiple:

reduction of VOC emissions;
limited waste;
saving time and effort on construction sites;
enhanced competitiveness.

These innovations are part of a logic of low-carbon construction without compromising on quality.

CSR recognition confirmed

In 2023, ALKERN obtained for the second time the Ecovadis gold medal, proof of its structured commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
Its priorities include:

eco-design of solutions;
the reduction of greenhouse gases;
the protection of biodiversity;
the well-being and safety of its employees.

The Ecovadis distinction positions ALKERN among the most advanced companies in terms of CSR in the construction sector.

Focus on eco-design and biodiversity

Low-carbon cement Miscanthus, developed with research institutes, illustrates this orientation. It offers a compromise between mechanical performance et reduced carbon footprint.
At the same time, ALKERN is deploying programs on its sites to planting local vegetation and creation of ecological corridorsThese initiatives contribute to the restoration of ecosystems and the maintenance of biodiversity.

Reducing emissions and improving team well-being

The use of recyclable and bio-sourced materials, associated with a policy ofenergy efficiency and renewable energies, constitutes a major lever for reducing emissions.
The company also strives to provide a healthy working environment, including ergonomic workstations, ongoing training, and mental health support. These initiatives strengthen employee engagement and motivation.

An ambitious trajectory for sustainable construction

By combining technological innovation, low-carbon transition and exemplary CSR policy, ALKERN confirms its role as reference in the sustainable construction industry.
The industrialist positions himself as a driving force behind the ecological transformation of territories, capable of supporting professionals towards concrete and competitive solutions.