Sustainable development at Somfy

Housing is among the top contributors to CO2 emissions worldwide

Housing contribution to 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.

Reducing the environmental impact of our products

Somfy develops eco-designed products that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their lifecycle

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 raw materials to manufacturing, shipping, usage, and even its destruction. It is a voluntary approach for the end users and our planet.

How does it work?

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 fibers.
Easy disassembly for recycling and repairs, where necessary.

You don’t have to 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

Energy efficiency of Somfy solutions

Somfy offers automated solutions that improve the energy efficiency of homes, thereby reducing CO2 emissions.

A cool summer

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

*TBC study for the French Building Federation: Analysis of the energy contribution of rolling 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 rolling 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).