ISMANING- Altro, an established UK manufacturer of sustainable floor and wall systems for commercial and domestic spaces, has set itself the goal of significantly reducing its carbon footprint for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions through a combination of increased efficiencies and renewable energy use. One component of Altro’s sustainability strategy is the use of lower-carbon Vinnolit GreenVin® PVC in the production of Altro’s flooring products, manufactured in both the UK and Germany. Altro supplies flooring to a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, hospitality, leisure and retail. Vinnolit GreenVin® PVC is utilised in the formulation of 90% of Altro’s global flooring products.
To manufacture GreenVin® PVC, Westlake Vinnolit purchases electricity generated from renewable sources, such as wind or hydropower, fed to the shared power grid and backed by high-quality renewable energy certificates (Guarantees of Origin / GOs). In this way, GreenVin® PVC is made with 100% renewable power and provides customers a material with reduced CO2 emissions. Depending on the PVC type, the carbon-dioxide savings of GreenVin® PVC are approximately 25% compared to conventionally produced ®Vinnolit PVC. The respective carbon footprint for the entire Vinnolit product portfolio was calculated by Sustainable AG in accordance with the ISO 14067 standard. Review and certification are carried out by TÜV Rheinland. “With a 2030 target to reduce our carbon footprint, the partnership we have with Westlake Vinnolit is key to our success. Our innovation and product development team is continually striving for high quality, carbon reducing materials and Vinnolit GreenVin® PVC has met that need”, says Sarah de los Rios, Altro’s Commercial and Marketing Director.
"With our GreenVin® product line, all ®Vinnolit PVC grades are also available as GreenVin® and GreenVin® bio-attributed products to customers - with identical technical specifications and processing properties”, confirms Dr. Thomas Brock, Director of the Business Unit Vinyls, Innovation, Technology at Westlake Vinnolit. “Vinyl flooring is the ideal material for demanding applications: durable, easy to clean and strong in design. With GreenVin® we have created an interesting opportunity for environmentally conscious companies, like Altro, to reduce their own carbon footprint and that of their products. At the same time, we support the goals of VinylPlus®, the European PVC industry’s voluntary commitment to sustainable development."
Media Contacts:
Westlake Vinnolit
Dr. Oliver Mieden, Head of Communications & Public Affairs - PEM Europe and Asia
Westlake Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Carl-Zeiss-Ring 25, 85737 Ismaning, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 96103-282, email: oliver.mieden@westlakevinnolit.com
Andrea Walter, Communications - PEM Europe and Asia
Westlake Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Carl-Zeiss-Ring 25, 85737 Ismaning, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 96103-240, email: andrea.walter@westlakevinnolit.com
Altro
Helen Bastin, Communications Specialist
Altro Limited, Works Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1NW, United Kingdom
Phone +44 (0)1462 480480 hbas@altro.com
British flooring manufacturer Altro uses Vinnolit GreenVin® PVC for the production of floor coverings used in schools, for example. GreenVin® PVC is produced with renewable power and saves around 25% CO2 compared to conventionally produced ®Vinnolit PVC. (Photo: Altro)
Vinyl floor coverings also convince in hospitals with their hygiene and durability. (Photo: Altro)
ABOUT ALTRO
Altro is an established UK manufacturer of sustainable floor and wall systems for commercial and domestic spaces. We operate globally, providing a customer-centric range of creative and technical solutions across all sectors. From focusing on how the different sectors we serve need their spaces to perform, to the call for more environmentally sustainable materials, Altro are constantly challenging what is possible and seeking new ways of inspiring our customers and addressing their biggest challenges. For more information visit www.altro.com.
ABOUT WESTLAKE VINNOLIT
As a leading manufacturer for PVC and an important partner for caustic soda, Westlake Vinnolit offers individual solutions for customers from a wide range of industries, such as the construction sector, the automotive industry, medical technology or pulp and paper production. As a manufacturer of high-quality PVC specialties, Westlake Vinnolit is a global market leader. At its headquarters in Ismaning near Munich and its four production sites in Burghausen, Gendorf, Knapsack and Cologne, 1,400 employees generate annual sales of more than €1 billion.
Westlake Vinnolit participates in the chemical industry's Responsible Care program for the continuous improvement of safety, health and environmental protection and supports VinylPlus®, the European PVC industry's voluntary commitment to sustainable development, as an "Official Partner" financially, ideally and through active participation. For more information visit www.westlakevinnolit.com
ABOUT WESTLAKE CORPORATION (WLK)
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.westlake.com.
