Kreislaufwirtschaft
Efficient circular economy

Solutions for circular economy in the construction and real estate industry​

The Green Deal is changing the rules of the game in the construction and real estate industry. Topics such as CO₂ emissions and material use are becoming increasingly important in future investments and tenders. Recycled materials are becoming an important part of modern building concepts. Schüco is already supporting you today with cross-material solutions for aluminium, steel and plastic on the way to a more circular construction method.​

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​ Cradle to Cradle Certified® at Schüco​

Schüco has had Cradle to Cradle Certified® window and façade systems since 2014. The certification evaluates products based on various criteria, including material health, material circularity, water and energy management, and social responsibility.​

With 80 systems in silver and 15 systems in bronze, Schüco is one of the companies with a wide range of Cradle to Cradle Certified® certified systems. In addition, the certifications can be taken into account for building certifications such as BREEAM, DGNB and LEED.​

For investors and project developers, certified systems offer a transparent basis for the consideration of material and sustainability aspects in the building life cycle.​

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Creating the conditions for closed material cycles​

Schüco invests in the return and processing of materials. Under the RE:CORE brand, for example, there is a service for the PVC and aluminium recycling of building elements, which accompanies all steps from take-back to processing. As a founding member of the A|U|F, Schüco also supports the collection and recycling of disused aluminium window and façade profiles.​

For example, buildings are increasingly coming into focus as a source of valuable materials and supporting circular approaches in construction.​

Certified Systems​

Numerous PVC systems carry the VinylPlus Product Label, and a further 95 aluminium systems are Cradle to Cradle Certified® certified. Both materials can be fed into the recycling process after their use phase. For investors, the certifications provide a transparent basis for the consideration of material and sustainability aspects in the building life cycle.​

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The right choice of materials​

Targeted material selection can reduce the need for primary aluminium and PVC – for example, through the use of our aluminium material grades, which are provided according to the Schüco allotment process, as well as through our plastic material grades.​

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Recycling solutions for building elements​

The RE:CORE programme combines recycling solutions with strategic partnerships such as REMONDIS to support the recycling and processing of materials. In this way, we are creating the basis for the continued use of recycled raw materials in the construction industry.​

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Schüco Carbon Control

Find out more about our comprehensive range of products and services for the decarbonisation of buildings.

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Schüco IoF

Digital building maintenance

With the IoF ID from Schüco, investors receive a comprehensive range of benefits. Every window, door and façade is given a unique digital ID. This enables the seamless tracking and efficient administration of all building units. All of the relevant data, information and service notifications are available in the cloud at all times. This reduces maintenance costs, increases transparency and improves the long-term value retention of investments.​

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“The building sector accounts for around half of material consumption worldwide. We should use this fact as an opportunity to innovate and drive forward the development of products that are truly recyclable.”

Professor Michael Braungart, co-founder of the “Cradle to Cradle” design concept.