VELUX Group Honored with Sustainability Impact Award for CO2 Emission Reduction Efforts

VELUX Group Honored with Sustainability Impact Award for CO2 Emission Reduction Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group was recently awarded the Sustainability Impact to My Enterprise Award by Schneider Electric for its exceptional work in reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions. Presented at a ceremony in Paris, the award recognizes VELUX’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations and leading the building sector towards sustainability. Through partnerships and initiatives, VELUX has achieved significant progress in sourcing renewable energy, with 100% of its power consumption coming from renewable sources since 2023. This recognition underscores VELUX’s dedication to achieving its Carbon Neutral 2030 goals and contributing to a greener future.

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 4-Apr-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — VELUX Group won a Sustainability Impact to My Enterprise Award for its efforts to reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions.

The award, which recognises Schneider Electric partners, customers and suppliers for outstanding performance in decarbonising their own operations and that of their customers, was presented at a ceremony in Paris on April 3. In total, Schneider Electric presented 12 awards.

“This award recognises the great team effort made across all VELUX sites to decarbonise our operations and operate a sustainable business. In addition to our own emission reductions, we are leading the way in decarbonising the building sector by procuring low carbon raw materials to manufacture our products.” Fleming Voetmann, Vice President, External Relations & Sustainability, the VELUX Group

Since 2021, VELUX Group has contracted Schneider Electric’s consultancy services to identify and develop initiatives that support VELUX Group’s Carbon Neutral 2030 goals on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Since 2023, 100% of power consumed by VELUX comes from renewable sources (up from 98.2% in 2022).

“Schneider Electric sees it as a privilege to be selected by VELUX as a partner for supporting the climate journey of VELUX to achieve climate goals defined by VELUX on Scope 1 and 2 to be achieved by 2030”,  says Thomas Träger, Country President, Schneider Electric Denmark

In 2023, VELUX achieved 100% documented renewable electricity (wind and solar) across the VELUX Group through “Guarantee of Origin certificates” provided via solar PV renewable power purchase agreements, onsite solar PV plants and the purchase of renewable electricity certificates to cover minor remaining consumption outside Europe.

About the Sustainability Impact Awards 
Launched in 2022, the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards honour the contribution of Schneider’s partner ecosystem in creating a more sustainable and electric world. This year, Schneider broadened the scope of eligible companies to include customers and suppliers as well as channel partners. This year, entrants were assessed on their integrated approach to sustainability, their efforts to Electrify, Reduce, and Replace and their endeavours to create an Electricity 4.0 future through actions to Strategise, Digitise, and Decarbonise.

About Schneider Electric 
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. See more on se.com.

About the VELUX Group 
VELUX roof windows have been bringing daylight and fresh air into peoples’ homes around the world for more than 80 years, creating better living environments. We offer a range of products including roof windows and modular skylights, decorative blinds, sun screening products, and roller shutters, as well as installation and smart home solutions. They help create bright, healthy, and energy-efficient places for people who live, work, learn, and play under the roof. We work globally – with sales and manufacturing operations in 37 countries and around 11,700 employees worldwide. The VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company owned by the Villum Foundation and the Kann Rasmussen family. In 2023, the VELUX Group had a total revenue of EUR 2.91 billion while VKR Holding had a total revenue of EUR 3.97 billion. The same year, the Villum Foundation and the VELUX FOUNDATION donated a total of EUR 184.6 million in charitable grants.

For more information about the VELUX Group, visit velux.com

Media Contact:

Yvette Roper
Senior Global Media Relations Manager, VELUX Group
yvette.roper@velux.com
+45 30 47 59 42

SOURCE: VELUX Group