Sustainability. We see it as a driving force in the development of our products, the services we provide, how we manufacture and contribute to a future-fit society.

  • People

    Our commitment to our people and area is paramount and constantly invested in. The well-being of employees, customers and society at large is a driving force for the ambitious changes we’re pursuing.

  • Planet

    We make highly sustainable appliances, as efficiently as possible. We are tightening the circular economy and have been carbon neutral in production since 2020, preferring to achieve first and talk about it second.

  • Profit

    Our success is built upon quality, design and durability. These values are also reflected in the projects we undertake. They are not geared towards short-term profit maximisation, but rather towards safeguarding the future of our company for generations to come.

Circular economy

For us, a sustainable product begins with its development. It is at this early stage that we can have the most influence on its ‘lifelong’ sustainability. We focus on elements including the durability and repairability of the appliances, low energy and water consumption in use, material choice and a modular design to enhance circularity.

We are responsible for our products - and this throughout their entire life cycle. We know the upstream value chain and audit our suppliers regularly - also with regard to selected sustainability criteria. We show our customers how they can use their equipment in a resource-conserving way and we take responsibility for optimal and environmentally friendly disposal or recycling.

Download our sustainability report

Information concerning the measurable aspects of our activities can be found in the detailed report.

When the circle closes

By turning our focus to closing the material loop while minimising transportation costs and emissions, we have developed a strategy to reuse the materials found in our products – like the grey cast iron used to build our washing machines. We are working with partners such as Georg UTZ AG to engineer new, sustainable business models that serve as stepping stones on the path towards creating a truly circular economy.
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Foodie Coach for sustainable consumption

The environment and healthy eating are two key areas we focus on when it comes to our customers. This is why we released our V-Kitchen app. Offering plenty of tasty, sustainable recipes and fun facts, we help our users to be mindful about what they consume and prepare more varied dishes at home.
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Mobility for employees and the environment

The introduction of a mobility plan and smart work principles for V-ZUG’s employees has significantly reduced private motorised transport to and from the V-ZUG site. Measures taken include levying a mobility charge and parking space fees, reducing on-site hours, and promoting flexible, environmentally friendly conduct with regard to transport.
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One person’s trash is another person’s treasure

Sustainability is a topic that is relevant across our entire value chain – and packaging is no exception. V-ZUG strives to keep as much of its packaging material in circulation as possible, and this applies to cardboard waste in particular. We found an innovative solution for this together with Model, a company based in Switzerland.
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Zephyr Ost: our trailblazing new building

V-ZUG’s premises are changing. The new ‘Zephyr Ost’ building will result in more production space, offices and recreation areas. The unique selling point? As it stands, ‘Zephyr Ost’ is the largest construction project in Switzerland to use more climate-friendly concrete.
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