Sustainability

VWR recognizes that building sustainable business practices to enhance the value of the company is in the best interest of our company, our associates, our suppliers, our customers and our community. We also understand that our customers have sustainability initiatives and VWR is committed to helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

At VWR, we are approaching sustainability to meet the three primary goals as defined by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development:

  • Social Impact (People)
  • Environmental Protection (Planet)
  • Economic Growth (Performance)

For more information, questions, or feedback contact sustainability@vwr.com.

Learn more about VWR's initiatives in our Sustainability Reports:

2017 Sustainability Report

2016 Sustainability Report

2015 Sustainability Report

2014 Sustainability Report

2013 Sustainability Report

2012 Sustainability Report

Environmentally Preferable Products

Our Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) program is designed to provide greater transparency into product sustainability attributes.

VWR Recycling and Waste Diversion Solutions

VWR is working to minimize waste creation and divert materials into usable streams rather than to the landfill...

What Can You Do?

Sustainability is a shared responsibility. Align with VWR and our suppliers to engage in sustainable business practices...