Throughout the VELUX Group, we are looking for new ways to eliminate waste and keep valuable resources in use. This extends to all parts of our business – from sourcing materials with recycled content to working with partners in the industry to introduce greater circularity throughout the building sector. In 2023, we developed a strategic framework and governance strategy to address opportunities and impacts across four focus areas. This framework forms the foundation of our work with circularity.
Sourcing recycled materials
We already have several partnerships in place to support our aim of increasing the recycled content in our products. For example, we work with Novelis – the world’s largest aluminium recycler. They are providing us with high recycled content flat-rolled aluminium for use in our products. We also work with Arcelor Mittal who provides us with low-carbon emission steel that is produced using a minimum of 75% scrap steel and 100% renewable electricity.
Through partnerships like this, we can reduce our reliance on virgin resources used and extend the lifetime of the valuable materials we use in our products.
Built to last
We produce high-quality roof windows and accessories and have confidence that they will last for many years with occasional maintenance and cleaning. In the rare event that our products do not meet our customers’ expectations, we offer the following guarantees:
- 10 years for VELUX pitched and flat roof windows, sun tunnels, and sealing products
- 3 years for interior blinds and insect screens, external shutters and blinds, motors, and accessories for solar and electric products
- 3 years for solar or electric external blinds and anti-heat blinds
- 2 years for roof windows for uninhabited spaces
We use high-quality materials in our products and always consider the impact of materials on the environment. That’s why 100% of the wood we use comes from forest partners certified to the FSC- and PEFC Responsible Forest Management standards.
The journey to zero-plastic packaging
At VELUX Group, we have high ambitions for both the quality and performance of our packaging. We are transitioning to single-material, recyclable, plastic-free packaging that does not compromise on protection and enables installers to dispose of all packaging in one waste stream.
We have launched paper-based packaging for our roof windows and flashings in Europe. This makes it easier for customers to dispose of the packaging for recycling. We are also transitioning to these new packaging materials for other products and outside Europe, as we aim to ensure single-material packaging with zero plastic that is 100% recyclable by 2030.
Zero production waste to landfill
As part of our ambition to increase circularity in our business, we are working actively to reduce production waste. By 2030, we aim to send zero production waste to landfill and reduce absolute hazardous production waste by 50% compared to 2020. In order to meet our ambitious target, we will continue to implement waste reduction initiatives, increase best practice sharing between production sites and partner with waste management companies.
