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We act for a better way

Faced with the issues of climate change and the preservation of our environment, we are all ready to do our share.
Our individual actions contribute to the collective effort..

SOMFY​ AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES

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Housing is among the top contributors
to CO2 emissions worldwide.
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Housing account of
greenhouse gas emissions in Europe.

Somfy has been a leading player in the housing industry for more than 50 years.

We are taking measures to reduce our everyday carbon footprint and also to help our customers and partners reduce theirs.

OUR ACTIONS TO REDUCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Somfy propose
eco-designed products
that have a reduced
environmental impact
throughout
their lifecycle.

Eco-design<br>at a glance

Eco-design
at a glance

Eco-design is an overarching process that impacts each stage in the lifecycle of a product.

The objective?

Reduce the product’s impact on the environment, from the extraction of the raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, usage, including its destruction. It is a voluntary approach for the end users and our planet.
SOMFY ECO-DESIGNED PRODUCTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE ACT FOR GREEN® LOGO WHICH GUARANTEES:

SOMFY ECO-DESIGNED PRODUCTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE ACT FOR GREEN® LOGO WHICH GUARANTEES:

HOW IT WORKS?

Minimum environmental impact for the product, as measured and controlled by an independent body.

Compliance with environmental and health regulations for the raw materials and substances used (verified by an independent body).

Packaging free from polystyrene and PVC, replaced with recycled and recyclable fibers.

Low consumption in sleep mode (in particular for the motors) and extended battery life.

Easy disassembly for recycling and repairs, where necessary.
A DECLARED AND VERIFIED CARBON FOOTPRINT

A DECLARED AND VERIFIED CARBON FOOTPRINT

Each ACT FOR GREEN® product is subject to an environmental declaration with PEP Ecopassport®, the international reference program for environmental declarations of products from electric, electronic and heating & cooling industries.

Its environmental specifications are verified by an independent body accredited by PEP Ecopassport®, such as Bureau Veritas, before being made available and published on the website of the association: PEP Ecopassport.

ENVIRONMENT OR COMFORT, NO NEED TO CHOOSE!

WHY SHOULD INVESTING IN THE ENVIRONMENT ALWAYS HAVE A DOWNSIDE?

WHY SHOULD INVESTING IN THE ENVIRONMENT ALWAYS HAVE A DOWNSIDE?

At Somfy, we fight for the environment and for the comfort of our customers without changing their habits. 93% of the CO2 emissions we produce come from our products and their use.

We have to face this reality.

That's why we have been committed to an eco-design approach to products since 2015 with the goal of changing the entire life cycle of our solutions without impacting our end customer.

The result: a win-win solution for the planet and the user!
OUR OBJECTIVE BY 2030?

 ACHIEVE 100% OF ECO-DESIGNED PRODUCTS SOLD

Somfy introduce solutions that improve energy efficiency in homes and buildings, thereby reducing emissions of CO2.

OUR SOLUTIONS HELP AVOID GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN BUILDINGS
We develop solutions to optimise building energy performance.​ This is a major issue, as this sector is one of the largest emitters of CO2.

Thanks to intelligent solar​ protection and roller shutter control, we can reduce the need for heating in winter and the use of air conditioning in summer. To validate our approach, we teamed up with Carbone 4* to develop a model to calculate emissions avoided when using our motorisation solutions​ and automating roller shutters.​

​* Carbone 4 is a consulting firm specialising in low-carbon strategy and adaptation to climate change

AT SOMFY, OUR ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH​ IS FAR FROM A PASSING TREND.

A STATE OF MIND THAT HAS BEEN DRIVING US SINCE 2015 AND INVOLVES ALL THE TEAMS CONCERNED.
Designers, purchasers, engineers, project leaders… they are all concerned and committed to this collective approach that is both motivating and demanding. An approach that requires rethinking the usages, processes, production and lifecycle of Somfy products.

This is not an easy commitment to hold, but we take action every day to meet the challenge of sustainable development together. Our teams are moving forward step by step with drive and determination. With these qualities, we can take up the most demanding challenges, just like the great champions who are our inspiration.

Like Martin Fourcade (five-time Biathlon Olympic champion), our teams are moving forward step by step and never lose sight of their goal.