Schluter Systems tiene el compromiso de ofrecer a los instaladores de baldosas productos duraderos, fabricados de forma responsable, de cuyo uso puedan enorgullecerse. Operamos en instalaciones sustentables, minimizamos nuestra huella de carbono y trabajamos con socios de ideas afines. Apoyamos y alentamos a nuestro personal a que nos ayude a conformar el futuro de nuestra empresa, de nuestros productos y de las comunidades con las que trabajamos en todo el mundo.
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Schluter-Systems se enorgullece de haber lanzado la primera Declaración Ambiental de Producto (EPD) específica para una membrana de desacoplamiento en Norteamérica, un hito importante en materia de sostenibilidad que destaca nuestro liderazgo en materia de innovación transparente y sostenible. Esta innovadora EPD para la membrana DITRA refleja la amplia colaboración entre nuestra organización y nuestra cadena de suministro.
Las EPD evalúan el impacto medioambiental, incluido el carbono incorporado, y contribuyen al cumplimiento de normas como LEED y WELL. Además de DITRA, Schluter también proporciona EPD verificadas para las membranas impermeables KERDI, para su imprimante PRIMER-U y para sus morteros adhesivos. Hay planes en marcha para ampliar aún más nuestra oferta de EPD en 2025 y en los años posteriores.
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Los HPD informan sobre los posibles efectos de los ingredientes de los productos en la salud y contribuyen a crear espacios más saludables y seguros. Schluter publica HPD para sus morteros, imprimantes, membranas de desacoplamiento DITRA y membranas impermeables KERDI, lo que proporciona datos claros y estandarizados que contribuyen al cumplimiento de programas como LEED y WELL. Seguimos ampliando nuestra biblioteca de HPD para adaptarnos a las normas de construcción ecológica en constante evolución y a las necesidades de los clientes.
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Para garantizar una mejor calidad del aire interior, Schluter realiza pruebas independientes de emisiones e indica claramente el contenido total de COV en sus fichas de datos de seguridad (FDS). Nuestra documentación ampliada sobre COV incluye ahora todas las categorías de productos, con notas detalladas sobre el cumplimiento de programas como la Norma 1168 del SCAQMD de California. Estos informes ayudan a los equipos de proyecto a elegir con confianza productos de bajas emisiones para crear espacios saludables que cumplan con la normativa.
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Schluter formulates select setting materials and membranes to be “Red List Free,” meaning they are made without the most harmful chemicals commonly found in building products. This designation supports healthier spaces and more responsible material choices. Look for the Red List Free badge on our website and marketing materials as we continue to expand this offering.
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We ensure our products are listed in key sustainability platforms such as Ecomedes, providing architects, designers, and contractors with verified documentation to support responsible design and construction decisions.
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We collaborate with environmentally conscious companies for products we don't manufacture, emphasizing shared values in environmental, employee, and community commitment. This approach helps ensure that sustainability is embedded throughout our entire supply chain—not just in the products we make ourselves.
Currently undergoing a global business practices audit, Schluter is set to formalize best practices, integrating them into new hire training for comprehensive adherence. These efforts will help align teams across regions and ensure a consistent, values-driven approach to how we operate worldwide.
Schluter prioritizes responsible building concepts in global facility expansion with LEED Gold certification for buildings like the Montreal offices and Reno distribution facility. Each new facility undergoes evaluation for innovative building techniques and materials.
Schluter is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint through EPD efforts and carbon accounting projects. The "Reduced Carbon Footprint" mark highlights tangible results in sustainable manufacturing and distribution.
Explore how sustainable design was prioritized in our Montreal Office.
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Discover the innovative features of our Reno Distribution Facility.
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Schluter actively engages employees in a highway cleanup program through its Charity Committee, offering incentives for participation. Volunteers convene at the Plattsburgh facility, traveling together to clean adopted highways, promoting environmental well-being.
Schluter sponsored a wellness program for 2025 called Betr Health, which is an optional election for Schluter employees during open enrollment. Through Betr Health, members are provided with helpful tips, meal plans, nutrition coaches, and 24-hour AI assistance to live a healthy and active lifestyle at no cost to those who elected the benefit.
→ Innovative Building Solutions: White PVC roofs, green walls, solar panels, radiant heating, and 90% hot air recovery systems.
→ Transportation and Chemical Management: EV charging stations, carpooling incentives, and chemical reduction.
→ Eco-Friendly Packaging: Recyclable, recycled-content packaging materials.
→ Warehouse Efficiency: LED lighting, recycling programs, Zero Sort bins.
→ Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs): Reducing forklift emissions and improving safety.
→ Geothermal Systems: Heating and cooling using sustainable energy in Plattsburgh.
As we continue our journey towards sustainability at Schluter®-Systems, our commitment remains unwavering. From industry-first product declarations to forward-thinking facility design, we are dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and measurable progress. Every step brings us closer to a greener, more sustainable future.
Have questions or ideas about our sustainable practices and certifications? We’d love to hear from you.
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