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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 are pursuing ambitious environmental targets. Through measures relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency and the circular economy, we are reducing our environmental footprint throughout the entire value chain.

  • 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.

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Circular economy at V-ZUG – responsibility across the entire life cycle

V-ZUG is aligning its long-term sustainability strategy with the principles of the circular economy—closing material loops, taking responsibility across the entire product life cycle, and shaping a more sustainable future through strong partnerships.

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We take responsibility for our products – throughout their entire life cycle. We are familiar with the upstream value chain and regularly audit our suppliers – including against selected sustainability criteria. We show our customers how they can use their appliances in a way that conserves resources, and we are committed to ensuring they are disposed of or recycled in the best possible and most environmentally sound way.

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Act today. Think ahead for tomorrow.

For us, sustainability means more than just climate protection. We are constantly exploring how we can integrate sustainability considerations into our product development, our services and our collaborations. Find out how we take this commitment into account as we progress towards sustainable development.

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Our sustainability strategy

We see sustainability as a holistic concept that encompasses our entire value chain - ecologically, socially and entrepreneurially. Responsible management is not a fad for us. Rather, it serves us in our daily decision-making and work.
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Information concerning the measurable aspects of our activities can be found in the detailed report.

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Climate targets that make a difference

Since 2020, V-ZUG has been pursuing ambitious, SBTi-compliant climate targets. Through measures focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency and the circular economy, we are reducing emissions across the entire value chain. A voluntary internal CO₂ fund provides effective incentives to support this commitment. Through the V-Forest climate protection project, we are also promoting the reforestation of near-natural forests and biodiversity.
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*V-ZUG has been carbon-neutral at all of its production sites since 2020 after introducing a range of measures to reduce emissions and compensate for its CO2 output through the “V-Forest” reforestation project (high-quality removal certificates). This includes direct emissions from Scope 1 (combustibles, fuels, etc.), indirect emissions from Scope 2 (the purchase of electricity and district heating), and business flights from Scope 3. These scopes are in alignment with the definitions laid out in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The term “carbon neutrality” corresponds to the definition laid out in the glossary published by the IPCC.

A key component of the climate strategy is the internal, voluntary CO2 incentive tax, which has been in force since 2018 (CHF 120 per ton of CO₂) on the scopes described above. The effect of this incentive tax is ongoing. Ambitious targets to reduce the remaining emissions have been in place since 2020. Measures are being taken on a continuous basis, and their status is reported annually.

Detailed information is available in the annual Climate Report.