Velux
Morangis cedex, France Roof windows, blinds, roller shutters Manufacturer of products and materials
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Study / Review / Report | 1 in 3 French people say their home is not suitable for the intense summer heat A recent OpinionWay survey for the VELUX Group reveals that the French are particularly concerned about adapting their homes to extreme weather conditions, particularly high summer heat. In fact, one in three French people (33%) believe that their home is not suitable to withstand summer heat waves. -
News Manufacturer | The Velux Group takes a new step in the decarbonization of the aluminum of its roof windows in partnership with Novelis The VELUX Group has entered into a partnership agreement with Novelis, the world leader in aluminum recycling. Under this agreement, Novelis will supply high-recycled flat-rolled aluminum for use in VELUX roof windows. This partnership will help achieve VELUX's goal of halving emissions across its value chain by 2030. -
Appointment | Lars Petersson new CEO of the Velux Group succeeds David Briggs who is retiring The VELUX Group appoints Lars Petersson as its new CEO to succeed David Briggs, who has decided to retire. Lars Petersson is currently President and CEO at Hempel and will join VELUX on November 1, 2022. Anders Götzsche, Chief Financial Officer of VELUX, will serve as interim director until that date. -
Study / Review / Report | The Velux 2022 Healthy Housing Barometer points to the urgency of a global renovation of buildings The 2022 edition of the Healthy Housing Barometer, produced in partnership with the European Rand Institute, reveals that 50 million European households live in a situation of energy poverty and that one in three Europeans is affected by at least one risk related to energy. indoor environment (humidity, lack of light, cold, excessive noise). -
News Manufacturer | The Velux Group eliminates almost all plastic from its roof window packaging Each year, 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally. A significant part of single-use plastics ends up in the environment and in particular in the oceans, with a negative impact on biodiversity. -
News Manufacturer | Velux joins the RE100 initiative which brings together companies committed to using 100% renewable electricity The VELUX Group is the new member of a collaborative initiative that brings together the most influential companies in the world, committed to 100% renewable electricity. The clean energy movement is gaining momentum despite the COVID-19 epidemic: more and more international companies commit to only consuming renewable electricity. -
News Manufacturer | The Velux Group is committed to “carbon neutrality for life” in partnership with WWF The VELUX Group is committed to reducing its future carbon emissions and capturing the equivalent of its historical carbon footprint since its creation in 1941, representing a total of 5,6 million tonnes of CO². To do this, he joined forces with WWF to implement reforestation projects in order to fight against global warming. These projects aim to stop the deterioration of natural habitats and thus preserve biodiversity and improve living conditions at the local level. -
News Manufacturer | The Velux Foundations renew their support for the development of the Acta Vista association until 2025 This new partnership will support the ACTA VISTA association in its change of scale and in the strengthening of its socio-professional support modules. The objectives of the support: strengthen the model's societal impact, demonstrate its deployment strengths at the national level, develop a cultural and educational support offer and develop international relations that will strengthen it. -
Study / Review / Report | Analysis of the results of the 2019 Healthy Habitat Barometer The fifth edition of the 2019 Healthy Habitat Barometer reveals that an unhealthy indoor environment can have a negative impact on children's health and education. Acting in favor of a healthier building would contribute to the good health of the inhabitants, but also to reduce energy consumption and stimulate the economy in a general and sustainable way.
