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The manufacturing plant RENOLIT Iberica S.A. has been awarded the VinylPlus® Product Label for its RENOLIT ALKORPLAN and RENOLIT ALKORTEC F roofing products. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible practices in the PVC industry.

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products is proud to announce that the plant RENOLIT Iberica S.A. has been awarded the VinylPlus® Product Label for its RENOLIT ALKORPLAN and RENOLIT ALKORTEC roofing products, a mark of excellence for sustainable development in the PVC building and construction sector. This achievement highlights the company’s ongoing dedication to sustainability, transparency, and innovation in the roofing industry.

The certification attests to RENOLIT Iberica S.A.’s successful compliance with the rigorous criteria outlined in the VinylPlus Product Label – Standard Criteria Document I (𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭.𝟰 – December 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮).

The VinylPlus® Product Label: a standard for sustainability

The VinylPlus® Product Label is a voluntary certification scheme developed by VinylPlus® in collaboration with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and The Natural Step (TNS).

It is designed to ensure the sustainability of PVC products and their components, as well as the policies and performance of the companies producing them. To achieve this certification, companies must meet stringent requirements based on the five key challenges of the VinylPlus® voluntary sustainability programme:

• Controlled loop management. This standard focuses on the efficient use of resources by promoting the use of recycled PVC and effective waste management. It encourages a circular economy approach within the PVC industry.
• Organo-chlorine emissions. This pillar ensures that companies are responsibly sourcing their raw materials, minimizing emissions from their production processes, and contributing to a safer environment.
• Sustainable use of additives. This requires the elimination of hazardous substances like cadmium and lead from PVC products, ensuring that the final products are safer for both people and the environment.
• Sustainable energy and climate stability. This challenge requires companies to quantify their greenhouse gas emissions and actively work to reduce their energy consumption, contributing to the broader goal of climate stability.
• Sustainability awareness. This requirement involves more than just product standards; it promotes the development of employees and encourages community engagement, ensuring that sustainability is a core part of the company’s culture.

In addition to the five key sustainability challenges, the certification also incorporates other vital criteria, such as organizational management and supply chain management. All these standards contribute to the final assessment, which requires a minimum total score of 30 points, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability.

RENOLIT’s certified products: defining the future of sustainable roofing

The Label was granted to the following product families, which are now authorized to use the label across Europe (EU-27, plus the UK, Norway, and Switzerland):

• RENOLIT ALKORPLAN: F Smart, F Bright, F Classic, L Classic, A Classic
• RENOLIT ALKORTEC F

As a result of this achievement, RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products reinforces its position as a clear leader in providing sustainable and high-quality roofing solutions. This recognition underscores the company’s active partnership with VinylPlus® and its steadfast commitment to a more transparent and innovative future for the industry.

“Receiving the VinylPlus® Product Label is a significant milestone that underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability,” said Jennifer Witty Che, Sustainability Manager at RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and reinforces our position as a leader in providing sustainable and high-quality roofing solutions. We are proud to be a committed partner of VinylPlus® and to contribute to a more transparent and innovative future for the PVC industry”, she adds.