Sustainability & Verified ESG Performance
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) advances continuous environmental improvement across the vinyl value chain. Through third-party verification, industry partnerships, and auditable metrics, the VSC provides architects and specifiers with verified data to support low-carbon, transparent building specifications.
Industry Reach
• 80+ Member Organizations: A growing coalition of resin producers, compounders, productmanufacturers, and recyclers committed to verified ESG criteria.
• 30+ Verified Manufacturers: More than 30 leading companies across the vinyl value chain have earned official +Vantage Vinyl® Verification. Participating members are evaluated annually and can earn Silver or Gold designations for advanced sustainability achievements.
Green Building Frameworks
The VSC aligns vinyl performance data with recognized building standards, rating systems, and transparency tools to streamline specification:
• LEED v4.1 & LEED v5
• Green Globes Building Certification
• Common Materials Framework (CMF)
• Third-Party Verification (GreenCircle Certified)
Sustainability Initiatives
• +Vantage Vinyl® Verification Program: The flagship ESG framework evaluating companies across five key pillars: Human Health, Climate Responsibility, Ecosystem Protection, Social Health & Equity, and Circular Economy.
• VIABILITY Recycling Grants: VSC's targeted grant program funding research and development and infrastructure projects to scale post-industrial and post-consumer vinyl recycling across North America.
• Annual Progress Reporting: Each +Vinyl Vantage® participating company completes an independent third-party audit by GreenCircle Certified LLC, confirming its performance against 29 Guiding Principles organized within five sustainability pillars. The annual update highlights verified achievements, year-over-year improvements, and leadership in key areas that define the industry's sustainability performance.
