Hansgrohe and Green Certifications: How It Contributes to Sustainable Construction

LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

LEED is one of the most recognized global sustainability certifications for buildings. Hansgrohe contributes to meeting its requirements primarily in the area of efficient water use, where hansgrohe products can help achieve up to 6 points by reducing water consumption in buildings.
Showers and faucets with technology EcoSmart consume up to 60% less water, thanks to a flexible flow limiter, thus saving natural resources and reducing energy consumption for water heating.
Technology CoolStart ensures that cold water flows from the faucet until you actively switch it to hot – minimizing unnecessary activation of water heaters and saving energy.
Moreover, Hansgrohe uses recycled and recyclable materials, supporting the circular economy. Products like Pulsify Planet Edition contain recycled plastic components, which can contribute to a higher LEED rating.

BREEAM – Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

BREEAM is the oldest and one of the most thorough building sustainability certification systems. Hansgrohe helps meet its standards primarily through significant reductions in water consumption – effective water management is key for BREEAM.
The brand supports this goal not only with low-flow showers and faucets but also with the option to use grey water for other purposes in the building.
Hansgrohe manufacturing plants have been carbon neutral (Scope 1 and 2) since 2022, which helps buildings with hansgrohe products achieve a higher BREEAM score.
The certification also evaluates packaging materials and their environmental footprint – therefore, Hansgrohe is gradually transitioning to "plastic-free packaging," which minimizes negative impacts on the environment.

DGNB – German Sustainable Building Council

DGNB is the German certification with the most comprehensive approach – it assesses not only ecological aspects but also economic and social sustainability.
It focuses not only on water flow but on the entire water cycle in the building. Hansgrohe products contribute to this not only through low water consumption but also through technologies that enable water reuse.
The shower technology hansgrohe PowderRain provides a pleasant shower experience even at lower flow rates, increasing user satisfaction – and thus also the rating within DGNB.
Hansgrohe also transparently provides EPD (Environmental Product Declarations), allowing architects and developers to easily incorporate products into certified buildings.

Why are these certifications important for Hansgrohe and customers?

Achieving certifications like LEED, BREEAM, or DGNB means not only lower operational costs for buildings but also a higher property value, better comfort for users, and ultimately a positive impact on the environment.
Hansgrohe is aware of this responsibility and actively contributes to sustainable construction through innovation, eco-friendly production, and support for the circular economy.
So, if you are looking for sanitary equipment that will help your project achieve the highest sustainability rating, Hansgrohe is the ideal partner.

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