Sustainability has always been an integral part of the business philosophy at Villeroy & Boch. We are continuously working on minimising the use of resources and raw materials, and on reducing emissions, while at the same time meeting our social responsibility. This applies to all processes, from raw material extraction to production to the use of our products. The design and product development are tailored to the specific needs of our partners and customers. In this way, Villeroy & Boch contributes to sustainability and supports its partners in achieving their sustainability goals.

We do not rest on our laurels. Villeroy & Boch continuously sets new and ambitious sustainability goals and plans the measures needed to achieve these goals as part of a wide range of comprehensive management systems. Active participation in renowned testing and certification systems, as well as memberships in leading associations underscore Villeroy & Boch’s commitment in the industry.

Villeroy & Boch Group sustainability report – We regularly document our sustainability activities as a company. We use facts and figures to document what we have achieved and to provide insights into our next steps on the way to achieving our sustainability goals.

Villeroy & Boch stands for products and services of the highest quality. As a producing company, we assume responsibility for the manufacture of our products. In doing so, we always keep an eye on the environment, people and the future on every step, from the material selection to the finished product. We work in line with international standards to ensure this globally and at the same time ensure safe workplaces and a responsible handling of resources. Certified according to international standards, our management system is regularly tested by external auditing bodies. In this way, we guarantee transparency and traceability for our customers and partners.

As a company, we are proud of working according to the highest environmental, energy, safety and quality standards.

Villeroy & Boch is committed to the greatest possible transparency, even with regard to the environmental impacts of its products. That is why the Villeroy & Boch Group publishes environmental product declarations (EPDs) for the brands Villeroy & Boch, Ideal Standard and Gustavsberg. These EPDs show the environmental footprint of a product across its entire lifetime – from raw material extraction to production and use, to disposal. In this way, architects, clients and designers get important information to be able to evaluate and optimise the sustainability of their building projects, which strive to achieve a certification according to international standards such as BREEAM or LEED. Over 14,000 products from the standard range of Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard already have an EPD.

Villeroy & Boch is also committed to important initiatives for more resource conservation, such as with the European Water Label (EWL), an initiative of 75 European bathroom manufacturers, which makes product water consumption transparent. Villeroy & Boch toilets are characterised by a low water consumption (< 3.5 litres) and are listed in the green range within the EWL scale. Registration with WaterSense, the leading US testing organization for water-saving products, confirms: Villeroy & Boch toilets with single flush have 20% less water consumption compared to the required standard – dual-flush systems even save up to 56%.

With the publication of EPDs and the active participation in initiatives for more sustainability, Villeroy & Boch underscores its claim of supporting customers and partners to plan an implement more environmentally friendly building projects to the best of their ability.

Villeroy & Boch is actively seeking cooperation with like-minded partners to develop innovative and sustainable solutions together. Through strong collaborations and active participation in relevant networks, we are emphasising our commitment to a more environmentally and socially sustainable future.