Sustainability in our products

We actively embrace social and technological change, continuously optimising all our products, ensuring we remain at the forefront of sustainability. All our product groups include products that have been developed with a particular focus on sustainability.

The sustainability measures for the individual product groups are outlined in the brochure Sustainability at uvex safety.

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Increased transparency about the product

Our new labelling system makes it easy to quickly identify environmentally relevant product characteristics. With this system, you can see at a glance which aspects of the product design actively contribute to the reduction of CO₂, resource conservation and a circular economy — clearly, comprehensibly and with direct focus on the product.

CO₂ Footprint

For products marked with this symbol, we calculated the CO₂ footprint along the value creation chain using the method set out in the ISO 14067 standard. In this way, the emissions of our products can be measured, compared and specifically reduced.

Calculation method: IPCC 2021 GWP100 (based on ISO 14067); SimaPro with ecoinvent database; Scope: Cradle-to-Customer; The CO₂ values provided were valid at the time of calculation and may be subject to change due to database or methodology updates.

Materials

Products featuring this symbol contain innovative materials, such as bio-based materials, materials that can be composted at home or recycled materials. Recycled materials covers both post-consumer recycling materials (PCR) and post-industrial recycling materials (PIR).

Packaging

Products with this symbol feature more environmentally friendly packaging. For example, this can be packaging that is either 100 % recycled or can be composted at home, or packaging may not be required at all.

Circularity

Products with this symbol actively support the objectives of the circular economy. For example, these products are designed to last for a particularly long time, are recyclable, are intended to be used a second time or can be repaired.

uvex pheos nxt planet

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Carbon footprint*:
0.11 kg CO₂e 02/2023

Biobased content:
The lens is composed of 71% bio-based, mass-balanced polycarbonate (recycled oils of plant origin), certified in accordance with ISCC Plus.

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uvex xact-fit planet

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Carbon footprint*:
0.017 kg CO₂e (06/2024)

Recycled content:
The stems are made from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP).

Packaging
All packaging is made from 100% recycled cardboard.

uvex silv-Air c 2310 planet

Carbon footprint*:
0.18 kg CO₂e (05/2023)

Recycled content:
Product consists of 26.5% recycled materials (valve consists of 95% recycled ABS material, headband mount consists of 100% recycled polypropylene).

Packaging
Polybag made of 30% recycled material. Cartons made from more than 80% recycled paper.

uvex pheos planet

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Carbon footprint*:
1.97 kg CO₂e (01/2023)

Recycled content:
Head ring consists of 50% recycled helmet shells (post-industrial recycled material (PIR)).

Biobased content:
Helmet shell consists of 30% biobased plastic (biogenic origin: sugar cane).

Designed for recycling:
Product is designed to be disassembled; the helmet shell consists of mono-material (HDPE).

uvex phynomic XG planet

Carbon footprint*:
0.28 kg CO2e (04/2024)

Recycled content:
Product consists of 50% recycled polyamide (Liner: 70% recycled PA).

Packaging
Minimisation of packaging (only outer carton and sleeve), 80% paper sleeve made of FSC-certified kraft paper, no polyester bags used.

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uvex 1 G2 planet

uvex 1 G2 planet shoe S1 P SRC

Carbon footprint*:
6.13 kg CO₂ eq (06/2025)

Recycled content:
Upper: 100% recycled polyester (PET bottles)
Midsole: 100% recycled materials
Scuffcap: 40% recycled TPU
Lining: 52% recycled polyester + 18% bamboo
Insole: 100% recycled PU foam & polyester.

Packaging
All uvex shoe boxes are made from 90% recycled cardboard. 100% recycled tissue paper is used and the instructions for use are also 100% recycled paper.