Wavin (part of Orbia)
About us
Orbia’s Building and Infrastructure business Wavin is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 60 years of product development experience, the business is tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges through pioneering in water and sanitation management, indoor climate control technologies and durable, adaptable and efficient rural and urban infrastructure solutions.
Wavin focuses on creating positive change by building healthy, sustainable environments for global citizens and collaborating with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Wavin has 11,500+ employees across 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network.
Wavin is part of Orbia, a purpose-driven growth company, passionate about tackling the world’s toughest challenges to define how people can live better today and thrive tomorrow. To advance life around the world is the common “why” that draws our over 23,000 people, five business groups and six businesses together in our work in and for the world.
What are your sustainable initiatives?
By 2030, more than 70% of the world’s population will live in large cities. A population that is growing exponentially, posing multiple challenges. Cities will have to adapt, in order to be safe and sustainable in the face of extreme weather and other climate hazards – like massive, intense rainfalls and severe droughts.
At Wavin our core purpose is to build healthy, sustainable environments and to achieve this, our 2025 sustainability strategy comprises of six global sustainability programs:
- Innovation: Offering innovative solutions to contribute in the adaptation of climate change for our customers
- Circular Economy: Contributing to the increase of recyclate usage and recyclability of products
- Environmental Impact: Decreasing the environmental footprint for customers
- Social Inclusion: Creating a positive impact on (local) communities and embrace diversity
- Reporting: Reporting performance on sustainability programs to stakeholders
- Public Affairs: Active involvement in policy development to increase the impact of our sustainability activities.
