Sustainability
Sustainability is ingrained in everything we do. Not only do VELUX
skylights save energy and last for generations, but our facilities
strive to source responsibly and reduce environmental impact.
Overview
It’s our nature.
VELUX was founded on the vision of daylight and fresh air. Today, sustainability is deeply ingrained in our philosophy. It's our goal to design and develop products that are not only useful but also responsibly sourced. We continuously look to minimize our environmental footprint in the way we source, manufacture, and sell our products.
Areas of Focus
As a company, we focus on several areas of sustainability:
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Energy & Climate
We work systematically to reduce the carbon footprint in our production and products.
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Zero-Waste Production
We constantly seek to optimize our resource efficiency and have a vision of reaching zero waste at our production sites.
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Sustainable Sourcing
We seek to maximize our use of sustainable materials like the wood in our products.
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Safe & Healthy Workplace
We strive to eliminate all work-related accidents and occupational diseases.
Affiliations
U.S. Green Building Council
VELUX North America is a gold member of the USGBC, a US-based nonprofit organization that promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. Its mission is to transform buildings and communities to advance human and environmental well-being, supporting the development of healthy and resilient communities through sustainable practices. The USGBC is well known for developing the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system, which is a widely recognized standard for sustainable building.
Affiliations
Alliance to Save Energy
VELUX is a member of the Alliance to Save Energy, which is a nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders that works to improve energy productivity by leading bipartisan initiatives that drive technological innovation and energy efficiency across all sectors of the economy through policy advocacy, education, communications, and research.
