Every drop of water counts. We are proud of our commitment to supply products that respect our fragile planet and use natural resources wisely. These products are designed to remain beautiful, functional and enjoyable for many years, and are therefore inherently more sustainable.
Sustainable Design: choose high quality, lasting materials; consider a product’s entire life cycle including disposal; design and develop safe products with economical use of resources and a long lifespan.
Sustainable Production: minimise waste; reduce energy consumption; use recycled and recyclable materials where possible; adopt and develop innovative and sustainable technologies.
Climate
To make all operations carbon neutral in the next five years, by maximising renewable energy resources, then offsetting if necessary.
Sustainable raw materials
To source raw materials from environmentally friendly suppliers and mines.
Responsible partnerships
To work closely with suppliers, investing where necessary to minimise environmental impact.
Health
To develop products that improve access to clean water in developing and developed nations.
Resource protection and energy efficiency or energy saving are paramount to Villeroy & Boch. The company recognises both the responsibility and the opportunity that comes from its position as industry leader, which has resulted in process-integrated environmental protection.
The company supports a WWF initiative dedicated to protecting more than 200 endangered regions worldwide. It also promotes self-responsibility and commitment to environmental protection in each staff member's area of expertise and beyond.