Rehau saved 97,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere last year by using 54% PVC-U recyclate in its products and now aims to grow the proportion to 65% by 2025, according to the Sustainability Report 2020 published by the systems house.
“Rehau is committed to its promise of a sustainable circular economy for future generations, and continues to work alongside renowned partners to achieve this goal,” said Rehau UK CEO Martin Hitchin.
“This includes working with the European PVC window profile manufacturers (EPPA) as well as recycling and sustainability-minded initiatives such as Rewindo and VinylPlus. The publication of our latest Sustainability Report demonstrates our commitment to practicing what we preach, and our transparency on what steps we are taking to ensure greener practice.”
He concluded: “We are always looking to innovate and offer new services and products that can reinvent how people work and live in the post-Covid age, where sustainability is a key priority. By creating smart, forward-thinking technologies and more efficient installation options that prioritise recycling and look beyond a window’s original lifecycle, we are taking practical steps toward a more complete circular economy.”
