Kaisersesch, November 28, 2024 – The CLASSEN has received the coveted Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label for CERAMIN®. This award recognizes CERAMIN one of the most efficient and sustainable solutions for the construction and renovation industry.

A key feature of CERAMIN is its “Red List Approved” classification under the “i-13 Red List” criteria of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). This means that the product contains no substances of concern that would need to be flagged on the Red List and that are known to pose serious risks to human health and the entire ecosystem. This is a significant advantage over PVC products, which, due to their ingredients, can only achieve the “Declared” classification.

“We could have also chosen the ‘Red List Free’ label, but this would have required full disclosure of all ingredients,” explains Sebastian Wendel, Sustainability Officer at the CLASSEN. “For reasons of trade secrets, we decided against it. With the ‘Red List Approved’ classification, up to 1% of the ingredients remain confidential, while still being subject to the ILFI’s strict Red List criteria. In our case, only 0.76% of the ingredients are kept confidential, as can also be seen in the label’s detailed list.”

The decision to adopt the “Red List Approved” label underscores the CLASSEN commitment to meeting the highest standards of product transparency and sustainability without disclosing business-critical information.

CERAMIN not only offers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional flooring but also meets the high demands of the commercial market in terms of quality and durability.

Further information on the DECLARE label and CERAMIN can be found on the CLASSEN website and on the International Living Future Institute platform.