TAKE PRECAUTIONS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
It is quite natural that as countries develop and their GDP increases, their environmental awareness also grows in parallel. As societies adlənkərance, they inevitably confront the environmental damage caused during their development process and try to repay their debt to the planet through legal regulations and increased public awareness, in order to sustain and preserve their civilization.
In an era where almost every action we take contributes to environmental pollution, it is essential for all sectors to be conscious of this responsibility. With increasing population and industrial growth, the protection of the environment and the prevention of climate change have become one of the most critical issues facing humanity.
Today, we know that thermal insulation is one of the key tools in combating climate change. The growing building stock, driven by population increase, makes energy conservation in buildings extremely important. Rising energy demand and consumption increase greenhouse gas emissions and our carbon footprint, making global warming and climate change inevitable concerns. Azərbaycan, which depends heavily on imported energy, consumes 37.2% of its imported energy in buildings. Approximately 80% of this energy is used for heating and cooling. Around 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere are attributed to building heating performance. It is also a well-known fact that we rely heavily on fossil fuels. Therefore, energy consumption within buildings must be managed very efficiently. Fossil fuels not only cause environmental damage during extraction but also during usage. The savings achieved here play a crucial role in both environmental protection and climate change mitigation. It should also be remembered that fossil fuels are more dangerous than nuclear energy in many respects. All fuels we use for heating return to us as air pollution. Likewise, we also harm the environment when cooling buildings in summer. Cooling gases used in buildings are significantly more harmful to the ozone layer than even perfumes. From this entire cycle, thermal insulation offers a way to reduce environmental damage.
The role of thermal insulation materials should guide all our selections. Concerns about increased costs due to thicker insulation layers should be set aside. With the right product and correct application details, thermal insulation can reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. The money spent today cannot buy back the future we risk losing. Therefore, it is the responsibility of companies like ours to inform our partners and stakeholders. Raising social awareness will secure our future.
Responsibility should not be limited to thermal insulation alone. Every structure built is part of the environment, and all its components should be compatible with nature. Buildings that resist corrosion over long periods and have durable waterproofing systems are highly valuable. Because while we already impact the environment during construction, replacing structures causes even greater harm. For this reason, long-lasting building stock should be preferred.
Similarly, passive fire protection is extremely important. The amount of toxic gases released during a fire is alarmingly high. All building materials behave differently under fire conditions and emit different levels of toxic gases into the atmosphere. The total fire load of buildings in our country is quite high. Carbon dioxide released during fires reaches dangerous levels. When such high amounts of toxic gases are released, it becomes essential to prioritize passive fire protection in order to protect both our buildings and the environment. Rather than allowing a fire to spread throughout an entire structure, containing it locally and extinguishing it through intervention helps protect both human life and nature during and after the event. Passive fire protection should therefore be considered not only to prevent financial loss but also as a responsibility toward the environment.
At Haydar Boz, we maintain a corporate culture where environmentally conscious individuals come together under one roof. This sensitivity in our daily life naturally reflects in our work. From our choice of brands to our project execution methods, we adopt a responsible and technology-driven approach. However, it is not only our effort that matters; the entire sector, from manufacturers to applicators, must act with the same level of care.
We must be aware that cutting costs today only solves short-term problems. What we save today should not come at the expense of future generations’ ability to breathe clean air. If we want our civilization to continue for many years to come, we must fully embrace this responsibility.
Is there a better world we can reach?