Ecological and economical
The latter is crucially important, because growing numbers of clients are consciously choosing contractors and subcontractors with a demonstrably eco-friendly footprint. This makes it important to be able to demonstrate how you work and what materials and methods you use. Certified Eurocol products can help contractors convince their clients. Thus, the sustainable Eurocol products not only provide ecological, but also economic added value.

CO₂-footprint
In 2011, Forbo Eurocol Nederland B.V. had the CO₂ footprint for the entire factory complex determined, in cooperation with engineering agency Arcadis. This was the starting point and reference level for monitoring energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. It provides hard data on energy-saving investments that we have implemented in the factory and surrounding buildings. Examples include: more energy-efficient production lines, better climate control and management, energy-saving lighting including motion sensors in the buildings, and installation of solar panels on roofs to provide in our own electricity production. Improvements in logistics also contribute to lower CO₂ emissions, as transportation movements are limited to what is strictly necessary thanks to optimal planning.

Green calling card
In order to underline the green philosophy of the Eurocol brand, an ecological garden was planted on the Wormerveer factory grounds in 2012. A blossoming oasis of wild plants, shrubs and trees, where Eurocol employees can enjoy their breaks. The garden also attracts birds, butterflies, frogs and salamanders. The garden is a green calling card for visitors. It represents all of the environmentally-friendly initiatives and improvements that often occur behind the scenes on the factory grounds.