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Acrovyn and Sustainability

Acrovyn and Sustainability

Protecting the environment is a journey, not a destination. CS recognises its responsibility to current and future generations for its role in the preservation of our global environment. We are proud of the contribution we make to sustainability and are continually working towards more environmentally-sound practices across our operations worldwide.
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SAFE FORMULATION
Acrovyn materials are free from persistent bio-accumulative toxins (PBTs), Bisphenol-A (BPA) and halogenated or brominated fire retardants.
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VOC RELEASE
When tested to ISO 16000 for the release of Volatile Organic Compounds, our products achieved an A+ rating.
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PVC-FREE SOLUTION
Acrovyn PVC-Free is our most environmentally friendly wall protection range and is proven to be as strong and durable as traditional Acrovyn.
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CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED™
Newly awarded Bronze Level Cradle to Cradle certification for Acrovyn PVC-Free Sheet evaluates a product’s sustainability across its entire lifecycle, giving customers confidence to specify it in green building schemes.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Our main European operations in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK are ISO 14001 certified to ensure we continually measure and improve our environmental impact.
Certificate No: EMS 748572
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RESPONSIBLE MATERIAL SOURCING
We use wood from FSC- or PEFC-certified suppliers and our aluminium retainers are produced using up to 60% recycled aluminium content. Any factory metal waste is recycled or alternatively, custom lengths can be manufactured to reduce wastage.
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GREEN BUILDING SCHEMES
Acrovyn products are designed to be robust, long lasting and to maximise the lifespan of the interior building fabric. They may contribute to sustainability schemes such as BREEAM or LEED.

BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment.

Hea 02 Indoor Air Quality
Managing harmful emissions from construction products by specifying finishes and products that have been
tested in accordance with the appropriate standards.
When tested to ISO 16000 for the release of Volatile Organic Compounds, Acrovyn achieved an A+ rating.
Mat 02 Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
To encourage availability of robust and comparable data on the impacts of construction products by rewarding
the specification of products with environmental products declarations.
Download Acrovyn Sheet EPD
Download Acrovyn PVC-Free Sheet EPD
Mat 03 Responsible sourcing of construction products
Recognising and encouraging responsible sourcing of construction products. This includes the source of products and the intermediary companies processing and transporting the product to site.
CS are committed to sourcing products from FSC- or PEFC-certified suppliers
Mat 05 Designing for durability and resilience
Protection measures are incorporated into the building’s design and construction to reduce damage to the
building’s fabric or materials in case of accidental or malicious damage occurring.
All Acrovyn products are designed with this in mind, ensuring long lasting protection of assets.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building types, LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.

LEED 2009 Credits
  • MR Credit 4 – Recycled Content
  • MR Credit 7 – FSC-certified Wood
  • EQ Credit 4.4 – Low Emitting Materials
  • ID Credits – Use of Cradle to Cradle Certified products
LEED v4 Credits
Building Product Disclosure & Optimization
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Option 2 – Leadership Extraction Practices (1 pt.)
• Recycled Content
• FSC-certified Wood
CS are committed to sourcing products from FSC- or PEFC-certified suppliers
Material Ingredients
Option 1 – Material Ingredient Reporting (1 pt.)
• Use of Cradle to Cradle Certified products
CS Acrovyn PVC-Free Sheet is Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze – View Product

The WELL Building Standard is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being.

WELL Certification V2
  • X06.2 Restrict VOC Emissions from Furniture, Architectural and Interior Products
  • X07.1 Select Products with Disclosed Ingredients
  • X07.3 Select Products with Third-Party Verified Ingredients

When tested to ISO 16000 for the release of Volatile Organic Compounds, Acrovyn achieved an A+ rating.
Acrovyn PVC-Free Sheet is Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze, which meets the requirements for ingredient disclosure in X07.1 and X07.3.

Memberships

CS is a member of various Green Building initiatives around the world:

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Climate Neutral Brochure

When we printed our new Acrovyn Catalogue, we offset 27,922 kg worth of CO2 equivalents and supported the Offset project Forest protection April Salumei Papua New Guinea. For more information, click on the image below.

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