Prevex now offers plastic-free packaging
Prevex's customers now have the option to receive their water traps in cardboard packaging. This is an important step to reduce the amount of single-use plastic.
Our targets
At Prevex, we follow the guidelines of the GHG (Greenhouse Gas Protocol). In addition, we are committed to the targets set by SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative). This means that we work for a carbon-neutral future in accordance with the Paris Agreement with a goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Target 1: 45% reduction in total carbon emissions
Prevex achieved operational carbon neutrality in 2023, thanks to investments in climate-neutral energy combined with carbon offsetting. In addition, we have successfully reduced our total carbon emissions by more than 45%. This includes all three scopes — meaning indirect emissions in the value chain as well. Our goal is to maintain this reduction going forward.
Target 2: Transition to lead-free products
In April 2025, Prevex launched its first lead-free product versions. This was the result of a long development process in which we sought alternatives to the brass used in some of our products. Brass contains lead, which is harmful to both people and the environment, and analyses show that eliminating lead is one of the most impactful environmental actions we can take. Our long-term goal is to completely phase out lead and replace it with engineering plastics and stainless steel.
Target 3: Plastic-free packaging
One of Prevex’s goals is to reduce the use of single-use plastics. That’s why we have begun work to offer alternatives to plastic packaging for our customers. By spring 2025, we had reached a point where we were technically ready to switch to cardboard packaging for customers who prefer it, and we had also started implementation with one customer. We also have plans to offer paper bags as a packaging option in the future.
Target 4: Product raw materials with a lower carbon footprint
60% of the plastic Prevex uses in its products is recycled. Currently, the recycled plastic comes from industry (rPP – recycled polypropylene). In the future, however, our goal is to use new materials with an even lower carbon footprint. Therefore, we are currently testing various materials to further increase the environmental benefit.
Achieved targets
We have introduced 60% recycled plastic in all our products
Our packaging is made of 51% recycled plastic
We achieved operational carbon neutrality in 2023
Our relative carbon emissions have decreased by 45% since 2018
We use 100% renewable electricity
We have reduced our heating emissions by 70% thanks to heat recovery
News
New extruder increases the amount of recycled plastic in Prevex’s water traps
After investing in a new extrusion machine, Prevex now manufactures bathroom pipes for water traps at its own factory. This has enabled the company to increase the total amount of recycled plastic in water traps to 60 percent.
Prevex is phasing out lead from its products
By replacing brass with lead-free and eco-friendlier materials, Prevex is taking a significant step towards more sustainable production. The first new lead-free product versions will be launched in April 2025.