Our sustainability strategy

At Kvadrat Shade, we are committed to driving the change towards circular building design. We are constantly striving to improve our products and make them more sustainable.

We believe in being transparent about our efforts to create a more sustainable future. Our impact reports and third-party verifications show how our solutions can improve the sustainability within your project. They show how you can improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and meet green building standards such as BREEAM and LEED. In addition, our blinds improve the quality of your space, enhance well-being, and offer great creative flexibility.

Apo and Clearview achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze status

We are delighted to announce that our metallised roller blind fabrics, Apo and Clearview, have been awarded Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze status. This prestigious certification underscores Kvadrat Shade's commitment to innovation and sustainability, and solidifies Apo and Clearview as key solutions for projects seeking credits under leading green building frameworks such as LEED®, BREEAM and DGNB.

What is Cradle to Cradle certification?
The Cradle to Cradle Certified® standard is globally recognised for its focus on circularity, safety and environmental responsibility. It evaluates products based on five critical areas: material health, material reuse, renewable energy, water stewardship and social fairness. By achieving this certification, Apo and Clearview meet stringent environmental and health criteria, making them essential components of sustainable building practices.

Our sustainability goals

At Kvadrat Shade, we seek to drive the transformation towards circular building design. To achieve this ambition, we follow Conscious Design Principles, support decarbonisation, and provide transparency through impact documentation.

The innovative, long-lasting solutions we create in collaboration with our partners open opportunities for positive change and support the 17 UN sustainability goals. At the same time, they elevate quality of space, inspire wellbeing, and provide exceptional creative flexibility.

If we are to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, driving the transition towards net-zero buildings is essential. Building operations - specifically the energy used for heating, cooling and lighting - are responsible for 28% of annual global CO2 emissions*.

The impact documentation and third-part verifications we offer show how you can use our solutions to strengthen the sustainability credentials of your project. Specifically, they evidence how to heighten energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and meet criteria for Green Building schemes, such as BREEAM and LEED.

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Philosophy

The potential circularity of a solution begins at the design stage. Therefore, in everything we do, we follow Conscious Design Principles to accelerate positive change, support responsible business practice, and drive progress towards a net-zero economy.

We are committed to creating solutions that elevate quality of spaces and drive the transition towards lower-emission buildings – which is essential for meeting the decarbonisation goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

Furthermore, we aim to bring transparency to everything we do with comprehensive impact documentation. Finally, we collaborate closely with our suppliers to create innovative solutions that support the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals.