Sustainability from Every Angle: Reynaers Aluminium’s Approach

This Energy Efficiency Month, join Irish Green Building Council for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Reynaers Aluminium, one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative aluminium façade, window, and door systems.

This onsite event offers a unique opportunity to explore how Reynaers Aluminium is embedding sustainability throughout its business-from responsible material sourcing and circular product design to energy-efficient building solutions that support high-performance, low-carbon buildings.

Since launching its sustainability strategy in 2019, Reynaers Group has made significant progress in reducing its environmental impact. In 2024, the company was recognised by the United Nations as an SDG Pioneer, acknowledging its commitment to sustainable innovation through initiatives such as the global Reynaers Act strategy and the development of Cradle-to-Cradle Certified building products.

During this visit, participants will gain first-hand insight into how long-term sustainability strategies can deliver measurable environmental and business benefits across the building lifecycle.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the session, participants will explore:

• Reynaers Aluminium’s sustainability journey and long-term environmental strategy
• Sustainable sourcing of aluminium and responsible material selection
• Eco Design principles and their role in reducing environmental impact
• How high-performance façade and window systems contribute to lower operational carbon emissions
• The importance of certified energy efficiency and weather performance in sustainable building design
• How innovative façade solutions support green building certification schemes

Production Facility Tour

The visit includes a guided tour of the Reynaers Aluminium production facility, providing a unique opportunity to see the manufacturing process first-hand and explore a wide range of façade and window solutions used across residential, commercial, and public building projects.

Participants will gain valuable insights into how sustainable design principles are translated into practical, high-quality building systems.

Speakers

Pat Bevan
Managing Director, Reynaers Aluminium
Host and Factory Tour Leader

Alan Cunningham
Sales & Technical Director, Reynaers Aluminium
Presenter and Factory Tour Leader

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

• Architects
• Façade designers
• Structural engineers
• Architectural technologists
• Developers and investors
• Main contractors
• Fabricators
• Sustainability consultants
• Third-level educators and students
• Built environment professionals interested in sustainable façade solutions

Important Information

Refreshments will be provided during the visit.

Register Now

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure an engaging experience, attendees will be divided into two groups of 20 participants, with guided sessions.

Join us to discover how Reynaers Aluminium is helping shape a more sustainable future for the built environment through innovation, circularity, and high-performance building solutions.