Sustainability
We see it as our responsibility to use environmental resources sustainably and consciously. This enables us to offer our customers low-emission and environmentally friendly products. In order to continue to achieve this goal, we strive every day to act economically and prudently.
Across the entire group, it is our task to positively influence our ecological footprint through the responsible use of the environment and resources. This is implemented throughout the entire value chain, from the selection of the respective raw materials to the recycling of the products and the subsequent disposal of the packaging.
ECOLOGICAL - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY - SUSTAINABLE
After only one year of construction, the codex plant was completed in 2018.
In addition to absolute modernity, environmental and sustainability considerations were also important in the new building. In addition to a photovoltaic system on the roof of the warehouse, the plant also has extensively greened roofs, which guarantee improved thermal insulation in winter and savings in energy costs.
Heating and cooling ceilings were also integrated during construction. A heat pump system using groundwater is used for heating and cooling. The built-in ventilation system enables mechanical ventilation and air extraction, including heat recovery.
Thanks to the measures taken, we require less primary energy, making the codex plant a KfW Efficiency House 70.
Products and raw materials Certifications
When your customers feel comfortable, you can breathe easy too! More and more customers are demanding the use of ecological, low-emission products. After all, better indoor air quality improves the quality of life and protects health—not only for allergy sufferers.
Highest product quality and, above all, the health and safety of installers are therefore very important to us. That is why we set ourselves ambitious development and quality goals, which we are motivated to achieve.
The main focus here is on the development of low-pollutant products, because good indoor air quality is a very important criterion for end consumers in particular when it comes to a healthy living environment. The main focus here is on avoiding volatile organic compounds right from the product development stage.
The highest-quality emission label, EMICODE EC 1 PLUS, and the Blue Angel are just two of the many different certifications that our products meet, setting us apart from the competition. As one of the few manufacturers of construction chemicals in the tile and natural stone sector, codex offers a complete system with certified EC 1 PLUS products. codex thus responded to consumer trends at an early stage and had the majority of its products tested and certified according to the high requirements of the GEV (Association for Emission-Controlled Installation Materials, Adhesives, and Building Products).
ECO2 Choice
New sustainability label
As part of the Uzin Utz Group, we have set ourselves a common goal: to reduce CO₂ emissions by 25% by 2025. To this end, the first products from our codex range have been actively optimized in terms of their carbon footprint. The ECO₂ CHOICE sustainability label was introduced specifically for this purpose. Details on the specific CO₂ savings of each product and the background to the calculation can be found by scanning the QR code on the product packaging.
The ECO₂ CHOICE label represents the environmental impact of a product based on its partial carbon footprint. This calculation method takes into account all stages of the product life cycle, from raw material procurement to the point at which it leaves our production facility (cradle to gate).
The current carbon footprint values for ECO2 CHOICE products can be found here:
For climate-conscious tilers
Up to 21% CO₂ savings when priming with filler, right through to thin-bed mortar.
The biomass balance principle involves replacing petroleum-based raw materials with renewable raw materials from organic waste in the manufacturing process. The raw materials are chemically identical, which ensures consistent quality with the same product and processing properties.
In addition, codex Power CX 7 saves further CO₂. Its light fillers result in additional savings in transport and consumption. A truck full of Power CX 7 has a range that is approx. 50% greater than one with a comparable product such as Power CX 3. This means that every third truck journey can be saved by using Power CX7!
The codex ECO₂ CHOICE product system reduces CO₂ emissions and conserves fossil resources. Here is a possible configuration for this system.
ECO2 Choice advantages Greater sustainability
Reduced carbon footprint thanks to sustainable raw materials.
Transparency—use the product's QR code to find out the individual savings values and corresponding comparable products.
Less CO₂ in the system thanks to the switch to biomass-balanced raw materials in FM 20 filler and FG 340 primer, as well as the use of lightweight fillers in Power CX 7.
Consistent quality with unchanged processing properties.
Employees
Our employees play a central role in our company and contribute not only to the success of the company and the brand, but also to sustainability. Whether it's by taking advantage of our e-bike leasing program or switching to electric company cars.
In addition to the further development of each individual employee, their health, both at and outside of work, is of course also a top priority. We work with our employees to find individual solutions for every personal situation. Flexible working hours are just one small aspect of this.
PACKAGING
Even using the most sustainable raw materials is pointless if the packaging does not meet the same standards. We are naturally committed to this principle, which is why we use containers and canisters made from recycled plastic for our products. By using this post-consumer recycled material instead of conventional virgin material, we are making an active contribution to resource efficiency. We also strive to use mainly paper composite packaging for our powder and other products and to avoid pure plastic packaging as far as possible.
You can find more information about our packaging in the sustainability report, which we publish every year together with Uzin Utz SE.
UNITY CREATES TRUST
FOR US, IT'S A GROUP MATTER
As a subsidiary of the globally active Uzin Utz SE, we are one of the strong brands for a strong trade.
Within the group, we pursue common overarching goals, including in the area of sustainability. For example, we want to reduce our climate-damaging emissions by 25% across the company by 2025.
To achieve this goal, a strict sustainability management system has been established, meaning that each subsidiary now has at least two sustainability officers who develop individual sustainability concepts for each location and implement measures to stay on track.
This is done in close consultation with the sustainability department at Uzin Utz SE. You can find out more about our group-wide sustainability strategy here.
Do you have any questions about sustainability at codex? Then please feel free to contact us!
