Make foundations sustainable again in 2026 – use Modulo
12 January 2026
• Concrete production is one of the biggest sources of CO₂ emissions in construction. Cement production alone is responsible for around 8 % of global CO₂ emissions.
• Reducing how much concrete we use directly cuts emissions and environmental impact.
• Modulo is designed to support this shift by cutting concrete use by up to 20 %, offering a foundation solution that aligns structural performance with measurable sustainability outcomes.
• Modulo is EPD certified.
MORE ABOUT MODULO
Foundations are an overlooked essential of sustainable construction
Sustainability in construction is often reduced to visible elements such as greenery, green roofs, or facade solutions, which can turn into greenwashing if the structural reality beneath is ignored.
True sustainability must be built from the ground up, starting with the foundations, where material use and carbon impact are highest yet frequently overlooked. By integrating Geoplast solutions such as Modulo at the foundation level, concrete consumption and embodied carbon are reduced at the source, enabling sustainability that is measurable and crucial to the entire building rather than just a surface-level approach.
Modulo reduces concrete volume by up to 20 %
Modulo’s permanent formwork system creates structural voids in foundations and slabs, replacing non-structural concrete while maintaining load-bearing performance. This approach reduces concrete consumption in foundations by up to 20 % or more, depending on design and application.
Modulo lowers the carbon impact of foundations
By reducing concrete volumes, Modulo directly lowers carbon emissions in foundations, where cement is the dominant source of emissions. Cutting concrete use therefore leads to a proportional reduction in cement demand, resulting in measurable CO₂ savings at the material production stage.
Modulo is EPD certified, providing verified and transparent environmental performance data
Modulo is made from 100% recycled polypropylene and is certified with a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which reports the product’s environmental impacts across its lifecycle, supporting sustainable reporting in construction.
To make foundations more sustainable with Modulo in your next project, contact Emanuele Baccianini at emanuele.baccianini@geoplastglobal.com.
