Vitra Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

Vitra presents sustainability as a core part of its business, with a focus on reducing environmental impact across product design, production and reporting. The company says it works to maximise resource utilisation, minimise waste, improve energy efficiency and increase the use of recycled materials through circular production practices. It also states that it is committed to equal opportunities, employee health and safety, and transparent sustainability reporting in line with GRI Standards. Vitra Tiles highlights products and technologies designed to support hygiene, durability and lower environmental impact, alongside integrated sustainability reports covering its operations and progress.

Published integrated reports

Eczacıbaşı Building Products Tile Integrated Sustainability Report 2024 covers the full calendar year 2024. The 2023 and 2022 integrated sustainability reports also cover VitrA Tiles’ operations and include financial and non-financial data. The reports present the corporate sustainability strategy, practices and methodology, goals, and the progress made towards achieving them, and are prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards’ core option.

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Reduced environmental impact

From idea conception to product manufacture, sustainability-conscious designs focus on reducing environmental impact through a meticulous preference for recyclable materials, using less energy and careful waste management. VitrA Tiles says it is working to manage the planet’s limited resources responsibly by reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing efficiency, and minimising waste.

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Introduced smart surface technologies

VitrA V-Agent reduces the effect of human coronaviruses and bacteria on floor and wall tiles by 99.99% through a special technique applied during production. VitrA Shield tiles are self-cleaning thanks to photocatalytic features activated by light and humidity in the air, and VitrA V-Safe provides slip-resistant, hygienic and easy-to-clean surfaces.

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Issued certified product documents

The company provides Certified EPD documents that transparently show the environmental performance of its products by thoroughly analysing their entire life cycle. Its products do not contain volatile chemicals that could harm indoor air quality or health, and they are certified with Green Guard and Green Guard Gold.

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Invested in people and safety

VitrA Tiles says it is committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the health and safety of its employees. It also states that it is dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe and supported in their personal and professional growth, with training and development opportunities.

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