Sustainability

At Duraplan, we are committed to building a better, more sustainable future.

Sustainability at Duraplan

We believe that a sustainable future is possible through conscious business practices. Our sustainability vision is to reduce waste, limit our impact on the environment, and create a positive social impact. Sustainability is important to DuraPlan because it ensures the long-term availability of resources, meets the growing expectations of our customers, and supports global efforts to combat climate change. The sustainable initiative aligns with our mission and values because we are committed to innovation, responsibility, and creating enduring solutions. Our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and supporting our community drives everything we do. Our overall sustainability goals are to minimize waste across our operations, source materials responsibly, and contribute to the well-being of the communities we serve. Our approach focuses on reducing our environmental impact, supporting our community, and creating products that are designed to last.

Our Initiatives
  • Sustainable Products: We provide products with sustainable attributes, designed with the environment in mind, using recycled materials and eco-friendly production methods.
  • Reducing Carbon Emissions: We aim to achieve less carbon impact through using environmentally friendly materials where possible and bringing in innovative processes with the environment in mind.
  • Energy Efficiency: Our efforts to reduce energy consumption include implementing energy-efficient systems and adopting green building practices.
  • Waste Reduction: We minimize waste by recycling and upcycling our materials and offcuts. We have also implemented a recycling program in our offices and production facilities.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: We source our materials from trusted suppliers to ensure ethical and sustainable practices. Because our materials are ethically sourced, we ensure environmental respect and fair-trade practices. Our products are crafted using our sustainably sourced materials to ensure that every step of our supply chain respects the environment, and the communities involved.
  • Support for Local Communities: We support local businesses to reduce the environmental effects of freight and transport.
  • Fair Labor Practices: We are committed to fair wages, safe working conditions, and diversity and inclusion within our company and supply chain.
Certifications
  • Greenguard Gold – products that achieve Greenguard Gold certification are built to contribute to safer, healthier air. They are low-emitting and contribute to cleaner indoor air by being screened for more than 15,000 VOCs known to pollute indoor air.
  • Branz Fire Appraisal – our fire-resistant compact laminate is long lasting and reduces waste.
  • Other certifications include anti-bacterial, anti-graffiti, anti-virus, and anti-fingerprint to contribute to a cleaner healthier environment.
Join Us on This Journey!

Join us on our sustainability journey! Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our progress, and tips for building and living sustainably. Learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint with our sustainable restroom solutions, and learn about other energy-saving practices you can utilise in your own home and business. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to a greener future.

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