LAUFEN designs its products to be as climate-friendly, environmentally friendly and socially responsible as possible – from the selection of materials and production to delivery, use and recycling.

Our purpose is to enrich people’s everyday lives by creating unique spaces for wellbeing, personal care, and health. The wellbeing of people and the planet is at the heart of everything we do, therefore, we are committed to investing in innovations that drive LAUFEN towards circular processes, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and setting the course for inclusive growth and long-term success.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

LAUFEN’s sustainability strategy concentrates on innovations that drive the company towards circular processes and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals while setting the course for inclusive growth and long-term success.

DECARBONISATION

LAUFEN aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2045, primarily through measures to increase energy efficiency, the expansion of renewable energies, the acceleration of digitalisation and the compensation of its own CO₂ emissions.

PEOPLE & SOCIETY

LAUFEN empowers its employees, regardless of gender, age and background. Together with our parent company Roca Group we engage through the support of cultural and educational institutions, including the We Are Water Foundation.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

 

2025: achievement of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Circularity
at the Bronze level for its ceramic products manufactured in Gmunden, Austria.

2023: Implementation of the world’s first electric tunnel kiln with zero carbon
emissions in Gmunden, Austria

2021: Roca Group joined the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative to foster sustainable and inclusive corporate practices

2019: Introduction of save!, the urine-separation toilet designed for smart sanitation

2015: Launch of Eco and Eco+ solutions for water and energy conservation

1998: LAUFEN initiates monitoring of all resources across internal and external processes

1997: Introduction of the Ecototal control cartridge with integrated volume and temperature restraints
 

UN Global Compact​

In 2021, LAUFEN, as part of the Roca Group, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, a worldwide pact between companies and the UN that aims to build stronger corporate practices for a more sustainable and inclusive future for the promotion of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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We Are Water Foundation

The We Are Water Foundation is an initiative of Roca Group established in 2010 with the aim of contributing to the solution of problems derived from the lack of water and sanitation around the world. LAUFEN is aware that water is a unique and limited resource and is partner of the We Are Water Foundation.

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Platinum Medal from EcoVadis

Roca Group achieved Platinum Medal recognition from EcoVadis for outstanding sustainability performance. As part of Roca Group’s commitment to Sustainable Development, the company undergoes an annual assessment by EcoVadis, the global standard for business sustainability ratings. In the latest evaluation, completed in January 2025, Roca Group earned a Platinum Medal, placing the company in the top 1% globally among more than 150,000 companies assessed.

The EcoVadis assessment covers 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This recognition reinforces Roca Group's position as a sustainability leader and underscores its commitment to making a positive impact on People, Planet, and Prosperity.