Housing is among the top contributors to CO2 emissions worldwide

Housing account of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe.

Somfy has been a leading player in the housing industry for more than 50 years. We are taking measures to reduce our everyday carbon footprint and also to help our customers and partners reduce theirs.

Eco-design at a glance

Eco-design is an overarching process that impacts each stage in the lifecycle of a product.

The objective?

Reduce the product’s impact on the environment, from the extraction of the raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, usage, including its destruction. It is a voluntary approach for the end users and our planet.

How it works?

Somfy eco-designed products are identified by the ACT FOR GREEN logo which guarantees:

  • Minimum environmental impact for the product, as measured and controlled by an independent body.
  • Low consumption in sleep mode (in particular for the motors) and extended battery life.
  • Compliance with environmental and health regulations for the raw materials and substances used (verified by an independent body).
  • Packaging free from polystyrene and PVC, replaced with recycled and recyclable fibress.
  • Easy disassembly for recycling and repairs, where necessary.

Why choose between comfort and commitment?

Choosing Somfy eco-designed products means added comfort for your home, while opting for more energy-efficient and sustainable solutions.

Do your share for the environment, without changing your habits.

Effortlessly.
 

Our objective by 2030?

Achieve 100% of eco-designed products sold

A cool summer

You can save between 4 and 7°C* during the heat peaks with automated roller shutters, blinds or external venetian blinds compared to manual solutions.​

*TBC study for the French Building Federation: ANALYSIS OF THE ENERGY CONTRIBUTION OF ROLLER SHUTTERS Normative and regulatory study. ​
TBC INNOVATIONS is a research and consulting firm with 25 years of experience in the building and construction markets.​

The results vary according to the size of the house, its geolocation, the year of construction and the equipment of the windows (roller shutter, external venetian blinds, roller blind).​

 

A comfortable winter

You can reduce your heating consumption by 10 to 30%* with automated roller shutters or external venetian blinds compared to manual solutions.​​

*Somfy simulations implemented with the support of Carbone 4, an independent consultancy firm specialising in low-carbon strategy and adaptation to climate change. ​

​The results vary according to the size of the house, its geolocation, the year of construction and the equipment of the windows (roller shutter, external venetian blinds, roller blind).

Energy efficiency with Somfy

Well-equipped windows offer a winning solution all round

Thermal comfort
 

Your home is better protected from heat waves and cold. And comfort is improved.

Money savings
 

You save on heating costs and avoid the need for air conditioning. Without effort, without thinking about it.

Environmental impact
 

You reduce your heating and air conditioning consumption, you reduce your CO2 emissions. It's good for the planet.