{"id":25035,"date":"2021-05-07T10:49:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T08:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/company\/sustainability-environment\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:08:20","slug":"sustainability-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/company\/sustainability-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability &amp; Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;45&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;60335&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764336284784{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"ult_row_spacer\"><div class=\"ult-sticky-anchor\"><div class=\"ult-sticky-section ult-sticky\"  data-gutter= '100' data-stick_behaviour= 'stick_with_scroll_row'  data-sticky_position= 'top' data-mobile='no' data-support='no'>[vc_raw_html]W2Ntd2l6YXJkIHdpZGdldD0iMiIgL10=[\/vc_raw_html]<\/div><div class=\"ult-space\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Sustainability &amp; Environment<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Guidepost for our product development: <em>less is more<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In developing our products, we consider material use, durability, and potential effects on a building\u2019s energy demand. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are available for selected products. Potential temperature and energy effects are assessed and documented separately for specific applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signpost for product quality: <em>the highest level<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We make sure that we question every move we make and every approach we take every day. We make sure that every batch that leaves our premises is of the highest quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guide to environmental compatibility:<em> responsibility <\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When selecting suppliers, we consider environmental aspects as part of our quality and environmental policy. Further information on our principles can be found below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57243&#8243; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized, scientifically based environmental product declaration that provides information on defined environmental impacts of a product based on a life cycle assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Verified EPDs have been available for several SICC Coatings products since 2025. They were published via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpi.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">MRPI Netherlands<\/a> aand are accessible through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eco-platform.org\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ECO Plattform<\/a>. Verified EPDs for:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00872.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-ThermoPlus-indoor-wall-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD ThermoPlus<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00874.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-ThermoVital-indoor-wall-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD ThermoVital <\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00869.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-Lumen-indoor-wall-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD Lumen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00873.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-ThermoProtect-facade-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD ThermoProtect <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00870.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-ThermoActiveThermoActive-roof-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD ThermoActive<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00871.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-History-facade-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD History<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.1.00868.2025-MRPI-EPD-SICC-Nature-outdoor-wood-coating-getekend.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPD Nature<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The EPDs document the environmental impacts of the respective products according to standardized rules and present this information transparently and neutrally, without providing an overall assessment of the product.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613667582104{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; border_style=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Our principles in the quality policy and in the environmental policy<\/h3>\n<p>Quality and environmental policy are components of our company policy and explain the claim of SICC Coatings GmbH regarding high quality in product and service towards our customers, the employees of the company and all interest groups.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, SICC Coatings GmbH is committed to reducing all company-specific environmental impacts and, if possible, even to avoiding them. The relevant company-specific environmental aspects are the basis, which show where environmental burdens are to be found.<\/p>\n<p>SICC Coatings GmbH makes a commitment to work on continuous improvement to avoid environmental pollution and to comply with the applicable legal obligations and regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The work and implementation of our quality and environmental policy have a positive effect on both the quality of products, the effectiveness of processes and the reduction of environmental impact. Trust and satisfaction of our customers, employees, and stakeholders, as well as active influence on all environmental processes concerning us are the content of our quality and environmental policy.<\/p>\n<p>The quality and environmental management systems are always reviewed for appropriateness and fulfillment of purpose.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;54028&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Principle 1 &#8211; Environmental impacts \/ Impacts on the environment<br \/>\n<\/strong>Reduction, or even better, avoidance of company-specific environmental burdens. We review the nature, scope, and environmental impact of our activities, products and services on a regular basis and act accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 2 &#8211; Compliance with legislation<\/strong><br \/>\nCommitment to comply with applicable legal obligations and legislation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 3 &#8211; Goals<\/strong><br \/>\nThe quality and environmental goals are based on our quality and environmental policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 4 &#8211; Customer focus<\/strong><br \/>\nWe promise our customers and partners the expected or assured quality of our products. We use our knowledge and experience to meet our customers in a professional manner and to respond to questions and suggestions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 5 &#8211; Continuous improvement<\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of the long-term development of our company, product improvement and product modification is the goal of our work. For this purpose, we permanently improve our own level of training. The quality and environmental management system is also subject to this constant work and improvement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 6 &#8211; Quality awareness<\/strong><br \/>\nThrough appropriate processes, information, training and instructions, we maintain quality awareness in our company and constantly pass this mindset on to our sales partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Principle 7 &#8211; Communication<\/strong><br \/>\nWe communicate the quality and environmental policy and the objectives derived from it within our company and to our customers and stakeholders. Findings from this communication are decisive for conclusions and further action.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;45&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;60335&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1764336284784{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text] Sustainability &amp; Environment Guidepost for our product development: less is more In developing our products, we consider material use, durability, and potential effects on&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":24827,"menu_order":610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25035","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25035"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71049,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25035\/revisions\/71049"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.climatecoating.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}