SUSTAINABILITY IS IN VILLEROY & BOCH'S NATURE
Sustainability plays an integral role at Villeroy & Boch, as shown by the fact that all processes with an impact on the environment are managed by a central environmental management system and networked worldwide. This allows us to implement new technologies and solutions to help us use energy and raw materials more efficiently, reduce emissions and continuously increase product sustainability – even exceeding laws and requirements.
That is not only good for the environment, but your customers benefit as well: for instance, with water-saving solutions such as the dual flush or the AquaReduct system that only consumes 4.5 l per flush with maximum flushing effect. Find out more about the many different certifications that our production facilities and products have been awarded.
AWARDED FOR OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
ISO 9001
The ISO 9001 standard defines principles for quality management systems, increases the transparency of organisational processes and regulates the implementation and execution of specific standards.
Villeroy & Boch was the first ceramics manufacturer in the world to be certified to ISO 9001.
ISO 14001
The ISO 14001 international standard specifies requirements for environmental management to help companies continuously improve their environmental performance.
ISO 45001
The ISO 45001 international standard for occupational health and safety management systems protects employees’ health.
ISO 50001
The ISO 50001 international standard specifies the requirements for energy management systems in companies in order to significantly improve energy efficiency.
EUROPEAN WATER LABEL
Water Label is a pan-European labelling system for the water efficiency of sanitary ware, to which the majority of manufacturers and industry associations have signed up. The Water Label tells you at a glance how much water is consumed by each flush of a toilet. This makes it much easier to compare different toilet models.
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)
EMAS is a voluntary instrument developed by the European Union that supports companies and organisations in continuously improving their environmental performance and in ensuring sustainable environmental management.
INTERSEROH
The environmental services provider for an intelligent circular economy works closely with Villeroy & Boch to avoid waste and protect resources. It develops tailor-made environmental and system services, which benefit consumers and the environment.
DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council – DGNB e.V.)
The DGNB system certifies methods and solutions for the sustainable planning, construction and use of buildings.
WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act)
The international WELS standard is a labelling scheme that allows consumers to instantly identify and compare the water efficiency of products.
USGBC/LEED (U.S. Green Building Council)
The USGBC advocates sustainable and environmentally friendly energy concepts in buildings and rates them using the LEED system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
EPA WATER SENSE
Water Sense certifies products and services that use 20 per cent less water than regular models on the market while performing just as well or better.
CQC (China Quality Certification Centre)
The Chinese administration certifies products and checks compliance with product standards as well as the quality of products sold on the Chinese market.
SGLS (Singapore Green Labelling Scheme for Water Appliances)
The Green Label is an established eco-labelling scheme for water consumption and indicates water-efficient products. This prevents greenwashing.
G-MARK (GULF STATES)
G-Mark indicates products that conform to technical and environmental regulations and also assesses the documentation for every product.
SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization)
This government body in Saudi Arabia works with industry to develop and coordinate standards in order to protect consumers.
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration)
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) contains transparent and comparable information about the environmental effects of products throughout their entire life cycle. It is subject to an independent test and as a ‘Type III environmental declaration’ meets the requirements of the standard ISO 14025.