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Environmental Vision and Policy

Sustainable and long-lasting roofing systems

Advancing thinking on the design, production and marketing of eco-responsible products has always been a priority for our organization and our business partners. In recent years, we have seen the growth of environmental awareness and certifications, projects in which we were directly involved, thus ensuring that our solutions are environmentally friendly:

Green Building Council And LEED Credits

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification was created in 1998 by the US Green Building Council and is now the most widespread certification in the world. The implementation of our roofing solutions directly contributes to the performance of the structure and thus allows our customers to further obtain these precious LEED credits.

LCA and EPPD Declaration

Our TPO membranes and systems are holding a LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) survey and an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) in accordance with EN 15804 (Contribution of construction works to sustainable development – Environmental Product Declarations). A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standard method for inventorying the incoming and outgoing flows of materials and energy at each stage of the life cycle and then assessing and comparing the environmental impacts. LCA is increasingly seen as a standard tool for assessing the sustainability of existing products and systems.

The cumulative energy demand of our processes is the lowest of all roofing systems and production compared to others. Hidden environmental costs are the lowest of all roofing membranes marketed to date (EPDM, PVC-P, modified bitumens). Their carbon footprint is therefore minimal. Our membranes offer by far the most ecological alternative of the moment. This is an essential element in explaining the commercial boom and willingness of our partners to further choose for eco-friendly solutions.

No Toxic Risk

Our systems consist of inert, solvent-free compounds that are harmless to users and the planet, and do not require a plethora of accessories as with EPDM processes. The welding of the seams is done by hot air and without the emission of toxic substances, avoiding any risk of fire on the roof. The surfaces to be welded do not require any solvent-based liquid necessary for the preparation of the weld or any glue. Rainwater from our TPO roofs can be reused in a consumption circuit.

ISO 14001 Certified Production

The production of our membranes is ISO 9001 certified in compliance with the REACH regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006). This European Union regulation was adopted to better protect human health and the environment against the risks associated with the use of chemical substances. The production of our membranes is ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified, enabling us to fully and continuously recycle production waste.