Sustainability
Crafting Materials for a Future That Lasts
Villeroy & Boch Tiles is a longlasting, premium German brand specialising in highquality ceramic tiles for residential and commercial spaces. Sustainability shapes how we design, produce and continuously improve our products. Our approach focuses on reducing environmental impact across the value chain, using resources responsibly and enabling improved environmental performance across our products and value chain, supported by transparent and verifiable product information.
Powered entirely by renewable energy with over 60% generated from our ows solar power plants.
Recovered, treated and reused in our production processes.
Achieved over 60% reduction compared to 2019 EPD values.
EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL
Aligned with Climate Neutrality Targets
Our Scope 2 emissions have significantly decreased by 90% compared to the base year (2021), driven by renewable electricity procurement.
38,467 tCO2e emissions were avoided thanks to the Aksaray plant.
100% Renewable Electricity by 2030
Commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity consumption from selfproduced renewable energy* in Türkiye operations by 2030.
Circular Economy
Increased use of recycled raw materials (+16% vs. 2023), resulting in material savings of 2,657 tons.
Energy Efficiency
Energy intensity reduced by 11% compared to 2020.
Energy
Powering Sustainable Production
Transforming energy use is a core pillar of our sustainability journey. To decarbonise production while maintaining high performance standards, we focus on four key action areas:
Natural Gas Efficiency
Continuous process optimisation and efficiency projects have improved specific energy consumption, contributing to a reduction in fossil fuel dependency.
Electricity Savings
Energyefficient motors, LED lighting and smart energy management systems are implemented across production facilities to reduce electricity demand.
SolarIntegration
The 36 MWp Solar Power Plant in Aksaray supplies more than 60% of electricity demand in Türkiye, supporting our renewable energy transition. Globally, 89% of electricity consumption is sourced from renewable energy through onsite generation and certified green electricity.
Green Building Certifications
Certified for Your Projects
Our products support major green building certification schemes such as:
QNG
Quality Seal for Sustainable Buildings
BREEAM
Building certification support
LEED
Green building credits
DGNB
German sustainable building
INVESTING IN PEOPLE
People at the Center
We aim to build a workplace where people feel included, valued and able to share their ideas freely.
Belonging fuels creativity, and creativity fuels progress. A focus on inclusive and respectful workplaces, safe working conditions and fair employment practices forms the foundation of our social sustainability approach, supported by initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement and responsible and ethical ways of working across our organisation.
Gender Diversity
Women represent 39% of STEM roles within our organisation, reflecting our focus on diversity and equal opportunity in technical and innovation-driven positions.
Health & Safety
Occupational health and safety systems are managed in line with ISO 45001, supported by continuous improvement and preventive risk management.
Fair Employment
The principle of equal pay for equal work is applied across our operations, supported by clear policies and transparent processes.
Ethical Conduct
Business activities are guided by a comprehensive Code of Conduct and human rights principles covering employees and business partners.
INVESTING IN FUTURE
Innovation That Moves Us Forward
Curiosity keeps us moving.
It pushes us to rethink how materials are made, how factories operate and how technology can lighten our footprint. Continuous investment in innovation allows us to enhance operational excellence today while preparing our value chain for the challenges of tomorrow.
Combining advanced manufacturing technologies with a people-centric approach to strengthen efficiency, quality and environmental performance.
Innovation & Digitalization
Building Future-Ready Production
Innovation and digitalisation enable us to build future-ready and more sustainable production systems. By combining advanced manufacturing technologies with a people-centric approach, we strengthen efficiency, quality and environmental performance across our operations.
Global Lighthouse Network
The Bozüyük plant is the first and only ceramic tile facility included in the World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network, reflecting leadership in innovation and sustainability.
Digitile Transformation
Through the Digitile digital transformation programme, AI-supported systems help reduce energy, water and raw material use while increasing process stability.
Digitalisation Rate
Our digitalisation rate stands at 26% today, with a clear target of reaching 42% by 2026.
Downloads
Here you can download our sustainability reports and certificates. Natural Gas Adopted new types of burner systems Using waste heat from kilns in spray dryers Reused compressor waste heat Replaced the shrink hoods with natural gas burners to stretch hoods.
