We believe in sustainability and transparency. Despite the many platforms, each with their own interpretation, we are happy to invest time and money to supply data correctly and obtain licences. We are convinced that international chains ultimately opt for suppliers that have their sustainable business operations demonstrably in order. The sustainability of our products is guaranteed by independent labels such as Der Blaue Engel, Cradle to Cradle, GSES and EcoVadis.
Since 2014, all our buckets, tubs and bins have carried the German eco-label Der Blaue Engel, because they are less environmentally damaging than similar products. Our buckets and tubs, from the Durable and Original series of the Gripline brand, are made of 100% recycled and certified plastic, recovered from household waste. For this, Berdal received the Blaue Engel certificate in 2014: the official German eco-label.
Cradle-to-cradle is based on the idea that after their life in one product, all used materials can be put to good use in another product, without loss of quality and value. The latter distinguishes Cradle-to-Cradle from traditional recycling. This makes Cradle-to-Cradle the ultimate form of sustainability and circularity.
In 2019, we started Cradle to Cradle certification for several products and brands. . These include for our roofing, waterproofing strips and waterproof EPDM films of Pandser. Now we are the only one in Europe to supply a range of EPDM products for roof & facade that are C2C-certified. When our recycled range of construction buckets, mortar tubs and bins also bear the C2C hallmark later this year, we will investigate how we can also produce our (technical) films in a fully circular way.
EcoVadis is an international platform that helps companies achieve sustainability targets and performance. They assess companies and award ratings in the form of badges and medals in bronze, silver, gold and platinum. We are affiliated because major players in our industry increasingly require globally recognised sustainability ratings.
GSES is a sustainability rating system that helps organisations make sustainable choices. Based on our sustainability credentials, we are given a ranking (with leaves). In phase 2, our products are also ranked for sustainability. This allows companies to fine-tune their purchasing policy, and customers can ultimately see in the webshop how sustainable each item is.
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems. This certification confirms that we systematically improve our environmental performance, comply with environmental legislation and embed sustainable business in our operations.
With ISO 14001, we demonstrate that we are working structurally to reduce our ecological footprint, deal smarter with raw materials and limit waste and emissions. This fits perfectly with our ambition to do business in a circular way and to support our supply chain partners in their sustainability goals.
Berdal encourages more sustainable choices. For example, in terms of sustainable use of raw materials and energy and reducing packaging materials.
Berdal thinks along with its partners about efficient logistics. In order to reduce pressure on the road network and the environment.
