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/ Labels and certification


                 ENVIRONMENTAL LABELS


                 Saving drinking water is a growing concern: to achieve green   Reducing water consumption is also an integral part of achieving
                 credentials for a building or, more generally, in an ecological context.   accreditation. These savings also help to reduce the energy
                 A suitable mixer, tap or valve ensures the sanitary quality    bill by reducing the energy required to heat the water (it takes
                 of the water and its sustainable use.                 approximately 34kW to heat 1m³ of water).

                 Today, many project owners want an accreditation for their building   DELABIE is committed to the environmental approach
                 as solid proof of its environmental performance.      for buildings in accordance with the main environmental labels
                 Destined for accommodation, industrial or commercial use,    such as BREEAM, LEED, HQE, etc.
                 the certified building sees its heritage value increase
                 with a "sustainability stamp".                        DELABIE is also participating in the development of an
                                                                       environmental label as part of the European Bathroom Forum.
                 In the current context of global warming and the rising cost    This label is voluntary and will come into effect when it is approved
                 of energy resources, sustainable use of the building is synonymous   by the European Commission.
                 with saving energy.





































































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