Sustainability

At the VELUX Group we work continually to integrate sustainability into decision making and how we run our business.

We want to drive change

VELUX roof windows are all about transforming spaces to enhance well-being and create healthy indoor spaces. Since the company was founded in 1941, we have worked to create products that are both functional and useful for society. With our sector responsible for 37% of global CO2 emissions and one in three Europeans living with poor indoor climate, it is more important than ever that our products make a positive difference for society. We see an urgent need to deliver sustainable, healthy and affordable buildings and we want to be part of this change.

EcoVadis 2023 gold sustainability rating

We hold ourselves accountable to our sustainability targets and initiatives by seeking independent assessments of our progress. The EcoVadis sustainability performance rating is a reliable and trusted assessment based on international sustainability standards. In 2023, VELUX was awarded gold, placing us in the top 30 companies rated in our EcoVadis category. We were recognised as having a best in-class carbon management system in addition to strong decarbonisation ambitions with approved science-based targets.

Made to last

All VELUX roof windows are built to last and can remain in roofs for at least three decades. What’s more, they are easy to maintain and repair. We source 99% of the wood used in our products from forest partners certified to the responsible forest management standards FSC and PEFC which require adherence to environmental and social principles.

Our sustainability ambitions

We work continually to integrate sustainability into decision making and how we run our business – from the suppliers we choose, to our production methods right until the end-of-life handling of our products. It’s also at the core of our strategy, which has bold ambitions in our three focus areas.

Project: VELUX Living Places. Photo: Adam Mørk.

Rethinking the way we build

As part of an industry that accounts for over a third of the global CO2 emissions, we want to be part of finding ways to build more sustainably. Through our Build for Life project and Living Places concept, we aim to lead the way within the building industry and show how rethinking buildings can help solve some of the global climate and health challenges we face.

Children’s Living Places

Initiated by SOS Children’s Villages Denmark, Children’s Living Places will house children displaced by the war in Ukraine. It comprises three clusters of low-carbon, healthy homes, where children will live with foster families, receive psychosocial support and have access to shared recreational spaces.

Sustainability in VELUX

Our priority areas

Climate and Nature

By 2030, we want to reduce our emissions from own operations by 100% and halve our value chain emissions.

Customer solutions

Our products are designed to maximise the benefits of daylight and fresh air so people can enjoy improved indoor climates and better energy-efficiency in buildings.

An inclusive workplace

We aim to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) workplace that enables everyone to thrive.

Photos: WWF Uganda

Partnering with WWF

We finance forest projects that reduce and remove carbon equivalent of our historical CO2 emissions. The projects are designed and delivered by WWF.

Sustainability

VELUX roof windows can create a better and healthier indoor space for generations to come. They are built to last from certified wood. We have decided to reduce our carbon footprint, from how we purchase material and drive our operations, to the products we deliver to our customers. We have set ambitious targets to reduce our carbon footprint and to go beyond our value chain and finance forest projects that capture the equivalent of our entire historical emissions from our operations. 

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How to build a sustainable home

Have you decided to build a sustainable house? Building a sustainable home takes time and commitment. Knowing exactly where to begin when building an eco-friendly house can be difficult. If you are on a quest to build a sustainable home, there are many things to consider to ensure you are off to a good start.

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How to make your home more energy efficient

There are many great reasons to make your home more energy efficient, from reducing energy consumption and saving money to lowering your carbon footprint. It also makes your home a more pleasant environment, because it’s better equipped to both keep warm in winter and stay cool when summer temperatures climb. There’s a lot you can do from big steps like adding insulation and replacing windows, to small habit changes that reduce energy consumption. Read on for some great ideas on how to make a home more energy efficient.

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Creating a more efficient home with energy saving windows

Before you start construction or a home renovation, check the energy efficiency of your home. When you invest in energy-efficient products such as roof windows, you will save both energy and money in the long-term.

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Save energy with a smart home

The future is now. We have the technology to create more efficient, healthier homes, and VELUX roof windows are a part of it. Smart homes are here to stay, and we can optimise our living conditions with integrated technology and smartphones. Smartphones enable us to monitor and control devices at home, which can substantially impact several health benefits. Since Rome wasn’t built in a day, every smart home starts with connecting one appliance to another and then letting it evolve from there. 

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Sustainability Report 2023

Our annual sustainability report provides an overview of our ambitions, performance against targets, and governance.

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Sustainability

We want to drive change

EcoVadis 2023 gold sustainability rating

Made to last

Our sustainability ambitions

Rethinking the way we build

Sustainability in VELUX

Partnering with WWF

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