The Working Group PVC and Environment e.V. (AGPU) is now called VinylPlus Germany e.V.. With the renaming, the German PVC industry wants to set an example for the joint European commitment to sustainability.
The network of currently over 50 member companies and partners - in Germany alone - will thus be further strengthened and the dialogue with the public and commitment to the sustainability of PVC, which began over 30 years ago, will be consistently continued.
„Sustainable, climate-friendly production, a high level of consumer protection and the utilisation of waste as a valuable resource in the circular economy are key objectives by which the industry in Germany and Europe is measured today and in the future. The member companies decided to rename the organisation last summer in order to further emphasise the clear focus on these topics and to bundle the joint activities under one name.“ Dr Oliver Mieden, Chairman of the Board of VinylPlus Germany
As the voice of the PVC industry in Germany, the association represents the entire value chain. “VinylPlus Deutschland pools the knowledge of many experts and promotes its exchange. It also engages in dialogue with decision-makers and opinion leaders, creates transparency and builds trust in the sustainable development of the industry and the material,“ emphasises Managing Director Thomas Hülsmann. „The existing comprehensive range of services for our members will remain unchanged.“
PVC industry creates a sustainability framework with VinylPlus
"The AGPU has been closely involved with VinylPlus, the European PVC industry's voluntary commitment to sustainable development, for many years through participation in various VinylPlus committees and a number of technical and communication projects,“ welcomes Dr Brigitte Dero, Managing Director of VinylPlus, announced the renaming to VinylPlus Germany. „With VinylPlus, the European PVC industry has created a long-term sustainability framework for the entire PVC value chain, which we will continue to shape together with the partner companies and associations.“
VinylPlus Germany e.V. will be Official contact for the sustainability programme in Germany. In a few months' time, Brussels will take stock of the last decade and present the successor programme with new ambitious targets up to 2030.
SourceVinylPlus Germany
