--- title: "Sustainability at uvex | uvex safety" url: "https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability-at-uvex" description: We place high value on continuity and the responsible use and deployment of social, environmental and economic resources – to protect our environment, society, and the health of our customers. date: 2024-01-30 modified: 2025-01-08 locale: en_IE --- # Sustainability at uvex | uvex safety Working sustainably ===================== At uvex, we want to realise our vision of protecting people in a sustainable way. As a manufacturer with a high in-house production rate, we consider the environmental impact of all of our processes and can influence most aspects of the value creation chain. We use this influence to reach our sustainability goals in terms of ecology, economy, working conditions and human rights, employees and society, and product. [Complete report on uvex-group.com](https://sustainabilityreport.uvex-group.com/) [ ![Our targets](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/HnJnWhulnPw53aKyzGrLSW3BeZCH8dSQMedd3omp-30/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS10YXJnZXRzXzVjNzJmZDNiMDY:t/cb:6752f89ed7e141e914bc241d1dfd9b12ff5a11a7/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS10YXJnZXRzLmpwZz8xNzUzMjg1NDc4 "Our targets") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/goals) [Our targets](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/goals/) [ ![Products](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/DP37uuSq06_284GZEEE6jSqiL-XM9-YBdtGCHJM-Sxw/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1wcm9kdWN0c182OTI5YjNhMGVj:t/cb:12f3946e1ff442797e172867d2f68a19d4a195f4/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1wcm9kdWN0cy5qcGc_MTc1MzI4NTY1OQ "Products") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/protecting-planet) [Products](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/protecting-planet/) [ ![CO₂ footprint](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/WjPxm8MoLkEthlA9MaHpX5MvXwjHvYJC-KPrynnjUs8/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1jbzItZm9vdHByaW50XzkyNTBhMjk4Yzc:t/cb:54a19724d516307b67bbe84034266645e2b54a27/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1jbzItZm9vdHByaW50LmpwZz8xNzUzMjg1NjU5 "CO₂ footprint") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/co2-carbon-footprint) [CO₂ footprint](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/co2-carbon-footprint/) [ ![Production](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/e26jWkqcBxmHni46XrbmBGxcfNrQcyG7d1-YLMxf6ZA/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1wcm9kdWN0aW9uXzRhNWQ3NmM4NmI:t/cb:0bf245c70f40635c23f5223c51778efa1e6b8aa5/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1wcm9kdWN0aW9uLmpwZz8xNzUzMjg1NjU5 "Production") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/sustainable-production) [Production](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/sustainable-production/) [ ![Standards & certifications](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/55k0mlNetLZjRlOvDw1Yb48p_X2NELK1SJT6Z-mQynk/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1zdGFuZGFyZHNfMGNjNTNlNzk2Ng:t/cb:0465802ca0e2edd31c4b34ccfb43305415b75910/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1zdGFuZGFyZHMuanBnPzE3NTMyODU2NTk "Standards & certifications") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/standards) [Standards and certifications](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/standards/) [ ![Social responsibility](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/orpVAd4ZfzozUyXCw_M3RBtrf0dhbVIswow7m7eUngQ/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1zb2NpYWwtcmVzcG9uc2liaWxpdHlfNmQyZjhlM2FhZQ:t/cb:a9d8d4540670faa3368b7729a2ce3800d9fb780e/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1zb2NpYWwtcmVzcG9uc2liaWxpdHkuanBnPzE3NTMyODU2NTk "Social responsibility") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/social-responsibility) [Social responsibility](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/social-responsibility/) [ ![Sustainability report](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/3cfmF2LNAI32mVo-9xeoRw8hTDC9OtCSbEoT29mSWo4/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1yZXBvcnRfNGM2NmVhZTBhMA:t/cb:71900a12aae1c1a9e92040fd13888f8c5979b5c3/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1yZXBvcnQuanBnPzE3NTMyODU2NTk "Sustainability report") ](https://sustainabilityreport.uvex-group.com/) [Sustainability report](https://sustainabilityreport.uvex-group.com/) [ ![Downloads](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/mUk6sB-_bVU4hfsSU4LAtZWpljGFAu4jKqjDvaUNqZA/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1kb3dubG9hZHNfNTlkNjZjMmQwOA:t/cb:3a4fc5e2d41ffbcbd89dbdb37a5fd46ba38cfda7/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1kb3dubG9hZHMuanBnPzE3NTMyODU2NTk "Downloads") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/downloads) [Downloads](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/downloads/) [ ![Models and strategies](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/cXO5VelvN143ldANsexakqrfaUDYAzHtHkT3JR1LWH0/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1jb3Jwb3JhdGUtc3VzdGFpbmFiaWxpdHlfZGFkNzMxNmI1ZA:t/cb:4dcf531aa29bc796bbbd976a0573375b1b953c58/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1jb3Jwb3JhdGUtc3VzdGFpbmFiaWxpdHkuanBnPzE3NTM4ODc3ODQ "Models and strategies") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/corporate-sustainability-models-and-strategies) [Models and strategies](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/corporate-sustainability-models-and-strategies/) [ ![Glossary](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/TKzSoutfPDTeJsFrARazhfETsvI5DVdDpuIE38u9qOM/w:255/h:255/fn:Y3NtXzI1NS1nbG9zc2FyeV9jMGQ2MjM5OTUx:t/cb:9fd3fd3df1930e12e5780237ebc3c2d7814c90fa/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzI1NS1nbG9zc2FyeS5qcGc_MTc1MzI4NTY1OQ "Glossary") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/glossary) [Glossary](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/glossary/) --- Facts and figures ------------------- ![uvex uses green electricity](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/k09qeBEEFdVmG6MdGC5UUgQW8s4PXyQqbXiL2uCkpAc/w:150/h:150/fn:Y3NtXzE1MC1mYWN0cy1ncmVlbi1lbGVjdHJpY2l0eV85YzM2NjBlZmY3:t/cb:a0cfff7cceca8dbe75c97c9f6d44d0e8d1a91e2a/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzE1MC1mYWN0cy1ncmVlbi1lbGVjdHJpY2l0eS5wbmc_MTc2Nzg2ODMxOA "uvex uses green electricity") **100 %** **green electricity** in all European plants ![uvex uses solar power](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/hGtCGzTRUas-gwdygUDUBwykc1-SWM0lM2RDan0nH0U/w:150/h:150/fn:Y3NtXzE1MC1mYWN0cy1zb2xhci1wb3dlcl9hMjJhZjMxYWJk:t/cb:e917b814fc54dc7d4f3f0073f3c45547f711f5c1/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzE1MC1mYWN0cy1zb2xhci1wb3dlci5wbmc_MTc2Nzg2ODMxOA "uvex uses solar power") **> 2.300 kWp** **solar power** from our PV systems ![uvex calculates product carbon footprints](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/88DMQvXK77RcDQ6TwuxonAPZubryFHf0EUxBNaLy8EY/w:150/h:150/fn:Y3NtXzE1MC1mYWN0cy1jYXJib24tZm9vdHByaW50XzdjMjY0MjdkNDY:t/cb:ebf305bd6c0b30661edf63f44a1a97780d439f22/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzE1MC1mYWN0cy1jYXJib24tZm9vdHByaW50LnBuZz8xNzY3ODY4MzE4 "uvex calculates product carbon footprints") **> 285** **products with calculated carbon footprint** 20% of the standard portfolio ![uvex logistics centre green-roof](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/S4T5L4FHBnfT5C0248nBDES9m0wMksbkZnw3YbsTcps/w:150/h:150/fn:Y3NtXzE1MC1mYWN0cy1ncmVlbi1yb29mXzZiYTY2MDE4OGY:t/cb:d8ac87e7f4ed0421bb096d11c8c2f5f540c02015/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzE1MC1mYWN0cy1ncmVlbi1yb29mLnBuZz8xNzY3ODY4MzE4 "uvex logistics centre green-roof") **6000 m2** **green-roof area** on new logistics centre ![Made in uvex](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/jUOmbJS5KQTcp9qaRL-oO2ULiPfihNglgm727xROUMk/w:150/h:150/fn:Y3NtXzE1MC1mYWN0cy1tYWRlLWluLXV2ZXhfYjJmZDY1MjNjNQ:t/cb:334f78b0964f05c9af945f1f2890dc52e02772be/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzE1MC1mYWN0cy1tYWRlLWluLXV2ZXgucG5nPzE3Njc4NjgzMTg "Made in uvex") **56 %** **of our products manufactured** in our facilities in Europe ![Reduction in co2 emissions](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/Vf8-AWMHPHHNt9T6eW2riH5KKwmEANyHiQ0SfkuX62c/w:150/h:150/fn:Y3NtXzE1MC1mYWN0cy1lbWlzc2lvbnNfOTZlNmFiZTUxNg:t/cb:0633ed269a1eacd1028f8a20cad1d6b7f2fa7ea3/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzE1MC1mYWN0cy1lbWlzc2lvbnMucG5nPzE3Njc4NjgzMTg "Reduction in co2 emissions") **- 64 %** **CO2 emissions per turnover** since 2014 (based on Scope 1 and 2) ![protecting people](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/onGCuvA15Kod2ByBnMoXiCrG6_C4W5WsjFHyOl-yczs/w:345/h:212/fn:Y3NtXzU3MC1wcm90ZWN0aW5nLXBlb3BsZV83ODQ5OGYxYjlk:t/cb:828dbfbd86a89ab63fa7da4d8252e718fe5d743b/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzU3MC1wcm90ZWN0aW5nLXBlb3BsZS5qcGc_MTc1MzI4NjY1MA "protecting people") --- ### Sustainable protection of people and environment Protecting people also means taking responsibility for the environment - and we take this responsibility very seriously by voluntarily exceeding statutory requirements for environmental protection. We place high value on continuity and the responsible use and deployment of social, environmental and economic resources – to protect our environment, society, and the health of our customers. ### Sustainability standards and certifications An overview of the standards that the uvex safety group complies with and the certifications that we hold. [Find out more](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/about-uvex/working-sustainably/standards/) --- protecting planet ------------------- Under the motto ‘protecting planet’, uvex has developed a range of particularly environmentally friendly products. The protecting planet label can be found on products and their packaging to emphasise uvex’s commitment to areas of sustainability and raise awareness of environmentally friendly and socially responsible business practices. [Find out more](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/about-uvex/protecting-planet/) ![uvex pheos planet B-S-WR](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/m9kOSgA78L3z6LAhMPxWyFkmWBlVlCQzmNmjwgz-DEQ/cb:1790634913/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvMmUvZDgvNzAvMTc1Njk4MzQ1Mi9hZDE5MjQ2ODMxMTUxY2NlYzU5NDk1OWFjYmRmNDFkNy5qcGc "uvex pheos planet B-S-WR") [uvex pheos planet B-S-WR](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/safety-helmets/uvex-pheos-planet-b-s-wr-9772043/) ![uvex silv-Air c 2310 planet FFP3 preformed mask](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/2pJstyIYLHJwfdS5ARAmpxhqaK-1x2HftqP1xq46UUw/cb:1756915540/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvNzUvOWIvMGMvMTc1NjkxNTU0MC84NzYyMzEzLW1haW4tYi5qcGc "uvex silv-Air c 2310 planet FFP3 preformed mask") [uvex silv-Air c 2310 planet FFP3 preformed mask](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/respiratory-protection/uvex-silv-air-c-2310-planet-ffp3-preformed-mask-8762313-UK/) ![uvex xact-fit planet disposable earplugs](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/Ogdn-GxObsAsQj0NkgqD5ppD0H82o1snwQ8Anm0ly5Q/cb:1756915524/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvN2EvOTEvMjYvMTc1NjkxNTUyNC8yMTI0MDAxNTdhYzM0NDg2ZTdlMS5qcGc "uvex xact-fit planet disposable earplugs") [uvex xact-fit planet disposable earplugs](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/hearing-protection/uvex-xact-fit-planet-disposable-earplugs-2124001-UK/) ![uvex i-lite planet spectacles](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/JDs6w3fYsqRbsfa1Lpj-PE26-HKShkzXBiewHiKGWqM/cb:1790634913/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvMGEvNTUvZTcvMTc1Njk4MzQzMC85MDMzMWRjZTJhMDU4ZDgwODM2MDUyZjcxY2I5NzBkYi5qcGc "uvex i-lite planet spectacles") [uvex i-lite planet spectacles](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/safety-eyewear/uvex-i-lite-planet-spectacles-9143295/) ![uvex i-guard planet spectacles](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/YmMcW47ZHcZ4fJNEf2eBu_zW7t983j50ga1bl9M5nRY/cb:1790634913/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvMjEvZTkvNzcvMTc1Njk4MzQyOC81MGE2NjZhYmYzOWNlMzA5NjRkNjI2MmYwMWNiNDNlMi5qcGc "uvex i-guard planet spectacles") [uvex i-guard planet spectacles](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/safety-eyewear/uvex-i-guard-planet-spectacles-9143296/) ![uvex pheos nxt planet glasses](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/xEdQk1A1gebv27YHXhrhoKzQGGcMDIfGAvs7-d5Kbw0/cb:1790634931/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvZjIvYjMvMDAvMTc1Njk4NDAwNC9lZDM4NTllZWFhZTc5YTFlZmU2OTU1YmFhNjgyODcxZi5qcGc "uvex pheos nxt planet glasses") [uvex pheos nxt planet glasses](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/safety-eyewear/uvex-pheos-nxt-planet-glasses-9128295/) ![uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D XG](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/pLepGUj2CzRM0RLlF3wtbSF7zMF_KU4aVsBlroz-KAY/cb:1756915794/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvYzUvMDkvZzAvMTc1NjkxNTc5NC82MDA5MF9mMS5qcGc "uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D XG") [uvex Bamboo TwinFlex® D XG](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/safety-gloves/uvex-bamboo-twinflex-d-xg-60090-UK/) ![uvex 1 G2 planet shoe S1 PL FO SR](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/jFa4CpBW9ABcODsHU0asLkfcizEzdEulRISGe0KpBA8/cb:1790634913/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvZjEvZWIvYjMvMTc1Njk4MzQ1MC8zYTEyNzdjZjlhYjQ2NTlhZDljYTFmYjYxMDBmODE0Ny5qcGc "uvex 1 G2 planet shoe S1 PL FO SR") [uvex 1 G2 planet shoe S1 PL FO SR](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/safety-footwear/uvex-1-g2-planet-shoe-s1-pl-fo-sr-68242/) ![Sustainable packaging](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/KutBzYmGEblX27Sc7NNGcerTrmByTcZCYiDyuRGp4Wk/w:345/h:278/fn:Y3NtX3N1c3RhaW5hYmxlLXBhY2thZ2luZ181NDZmMzc5MTNk:t/cb:db44ab15ca70b008b6a2b704fe1fd5c4bfd74515/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvc3VzdGFpbmFibGUtcGFja2FnaW5nLmpwZz8xNjE0OTQ3Mjc0 "Sustainable packaging") --- ### Sustainable packaging Our uvex pheos clear safety spectacles are available in a fully recyclable paper box with paper compartment inlays, with the product packaging removed and a reduced number of user instruction leaflets (made out of recycled paper). [Contact us for more information](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/about-uvex/how-to-contact-us/contact-form) **Sustainability facts (based on approx. 100,000 pieces)** - Fully recyclable paper box with paper compartment inlays - 100,000 pieces of plastic product packaging removed - -200kg of plastic waste (-100%) - 20,000 pieces of paper packaging removed - -226.3kg of paper waste - Reduced user instructions -30% and made out of thinner and recycled paper =0.7t reduction of paper waste --- More information ------------------ [ ![uvex protecting planet](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/inqM2SWelg9YuRbj7JVTANR9Vpu6b_vji4vN_GsYAyI/w:370/h:370/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAtcHJvdGVjdGluZy1wbGFuZXRfZTQxMzVjNDQzMA:t/cb:fff267d2de726b3242634a09151533fde11f3ad1/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvdXZleC1ncm91cC1wcm90ZWN0aW5nLXBsYW5ldC5qcGc_MTY0OTIzNjYxMQ "uvex protecting planet") \#protectingplanet more ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/protecting-planet) [ ![Key figures](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/wmAvjWv6OefImKbSjB-YtpiE-YQPA0nwUorDFsEL8o0/w:370/h:370/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAta2V5LWZpZ3VyZXNfYWFmOTJlNmE0YQ:t/cb:2be63731feb5602964ed136549cdb98afab072c1/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvdXZleC1ncm91cC1rZXktZmlndXJlcy5qcGc_MTczNzAyOTQzMw "Key figures") Key figures more ](https://sustainabilityreport.uvex-group.com/key-figures/) [ ![The Social Standard of the uvex group](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/5p6yKYj2hulDKVMAFeP4kxX0FP5nYFLMtYfvvhHFP5k/w:370/h:370/fn:Y3NtXzM1MC11dmV4LWdyb3VwLXNvY2lhbC1zdGFuZGFyZF80NWRlYzA1OTky:t/cb:d98caf89fa192bd056fc40cdd72a405c1baa9e57/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3N1c3RhaW5hYmlsaXR5LzM1MC11dmV4LWdyb3VwLXNvY2lhbC1zdGFuZGFyZC5qcGc_MTc2Nzg2NjczMg "The Social Standard of the uvex group") uvex group Social Standard more ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/social-responsibility) [ ![Social responsibility](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/rYO27od-VXEeCbE9ufVPEDBJxfbPUHAH7FSkeEKHlvM/w:370/h:370/fn:Y3NtX3NvY2lhbC1yZXNwb25zaWJpbGl0eV81YTE5YzY5ZmIx:t/cb:64aad863fff8541fd8f8605c3c3a1a1ecf81bc05/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvc29jaWFsLXJlc3BvbnNpYmlsaXR5LmpwZz8xNzEwMzMzODI1 "Social responsibility") Social responsibility more ](https://sustainabilityreport.uvex-group.com/social-responsibility/) [ ![Sustainability standards and certifications](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/AyiKwLRRvwswLB5UWfUeAkFsjGyjWUTFLzhdOKP0NbA/w:370/h:370/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAtc3RhbmRhcmRzLTM1MF84ZTZkMTI1MTZm:t/cb:b56d9f416ccd3b5e3076a12091ebe4b5ec0a20ea/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvdXZleC1ncm91cC1zdGFuZGFyZHMtMzUwLmpwZz8xNjU0MDk2NTYx "Sustainability standards and certifications") Standards and certifications more ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/standards) [ ![uvex Sustainability Report](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/pbML3fLVRPHVtLpsjZ97cN4BVB-br3gqd1CZ7mKYgsc/w:370/h:370/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAtc3VzdGFpbmFiaWxpdHktcmVwb3J0X2Q3OWM0Y2RlMTU:t/cb:c2030e9070d840aab0c0b1dea996eabdf762e75e/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvdXZleC1ncm91cC1zdXN0YWluYWJpbGl0eS1yZXBvcnQuanBnPzE3MzcwMjk0MzA "uvex Sustainability Report") Sustainability Report more ](https://sustainabilityreport.uvex-group.com/)