Green building certification standards
Sustainability might and should be quantifiable
We aim to follow through on our commitments. For this reason, we engage with international construction certifications to provide a transparent and reliable assessment of the sustainability and ecological impact of our products.
Green building certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB and VERDE are driving the construction sector towards more sustainable practices, inspiring designers, owners, builders and manufacturers to adopt environmentally conscious solutions. While no single product can achieve these certifications on its own, LAUFEN's comprehensive bathroom range, including ceramics, faucets, furniture, installation systems, bathtubs, showers and accessories, contributes significantly to meeting certification requirements, particularly in the area of indoor water efficiency. LAUFEN products cover almost the entire range of solutions evaluated in this category, reinforcing our commitment to responsible and sustainable design.
Among the environmental contributions of LAUFEN products, the following aspects stand out, shared by the certifications standards:
Water | Water efficiency and management |
Materials | Sourcing of raw materials, recycled content, embodied carbon, verified environmental information, material ingredients, waste management |
Energy | Embodied carbon and energy |
Indoor environmental quality | Low-emitting materials |
Innovation | Cutting-edge products and processes |
Contribution summary sheets by product category
To provide clarity and support to our customers, LAUFEN has developed concise summary sheets that make it easy to verify and document the environmental performance of our products. These sheets consolidate the requirements of LEED, BREEAM, and VERDE certifications into a single document for each product category, offering a transparent and practical resource for sustainable project planning:
- WCs ↓ (PDF)
- Urinals ↓ (PDF)
- Faucets ↓ (PDF)
- Bathtubs ↓ (PDF)
By implementing smart water and energy-saving strategies, LAUFEN products help meet the water efficiency requirements set by LEED, BREEAM, and VERDE certifications. Our bathroom solutions feature key attributes that make a direct contribution to sustainable building standards, ensuring resource-efficient performance without compromising design or comfort.
Dual flush toilets | Dual flushing mechanisms with various levels of savings |
Low consumption urinals | Low consumption urinals with a wide range of saving options in flush valves and fittings |
Faucet types | Wassereinsparungen durch Einhebelmischer, elektronisch gesteuerte und selbstschließende Armaturen mit Perlatoren und integrierten Durchflussbegrenzern |
Water flow limiters | Energy saving through a water flow limiter in thermostatic faucets |
Water re-use | Integration of systems to re-use of greywater and compatibility with saline water |