At Rubio Monocoat, we take our sustainable entrepreneurship seriously. In developing our sustainable product range, the basis of our products is key.
WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS?
Sustainable materials are not limited to the impact they have on the environment. The sustainability of products includes the use of renewable raw materials, the right production process, the safety for both the user and his environment, a long lifespan…Our oils are based on linseed, the seed of flax. Flax is a sustainable raw material because the plant can be regenerated in a relatively short time and in considerable quantities.
HOW DOES RUBIO MONOCOAT INVEST IN SUSTAINABILITY?
At Rubio Monocoat, we go for sustainability in all its facets. Our focus on sustainable entrepreneurship is based on the selection of our raw materials, constantly optimizing our production processes, paying attention.
to the impact of our products on both the user and the environment, the compliance with regulations on waste management, pollution and energy supply, etc. Our Eco-Conscious story shows how ecological.
our products really are, from durable raw material to recycled packaging.
On top of our Eco-Conscious journey, we want to go completely carbon-neutral in the long run. Going CO2 neutral is a very complex process, which we have started in 2022 with the help of our external partner Vinçotte.
When aiming for CO2 neutrality, there are 3 phases that need to be completed:
- Measuring phase: drawing up a profile of the efforts so far and the areas to improve
- Action phase: improving where possible with the means and resources available
- Compensation phase: compensating everything which causes emissions, and which cannot be improved.
In the beginning of 2022, we started up our measuring phase. Mid 2022 we completed our extensive measuring process, which means that we now know our ecological footprint and can focus on our action phase. We found that there are five areas in which we can improve.