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Brand is more
Not every product and not every company is a brand. Brands are more than the mere designation of origin of a product or service. Brands are the condensed expression of entrepreneurial excellence. Attractive and successful brands know who they are and what services they provide.
Water deserves appreciation
The sanitary industry and its Blue Responsibility initiative
Nothing in this world runs without water. Reason enough to handle this resource responsibly. Unfortunately, this is not the case everywhere. And whether a United Nations agenda with its 17 global sustainability goals can change that may seem questionable. Paper, as we know, is patient. One thing is certain, however: the German sanitary industry values water and offers a wide range of technical solutions to prove it.
Under the umbrella of the sustainability initiative Blue Responsibility, leading brand manufacturers of the sanitary industry that are members of the VDMA Valves Association provide information about their appreciation of water as a resource and the underlying sustainable corporate philosophies. Blue Responsibility is an expression of their shared self-image of a responsible approach to our natural resources.
All facts about water
Drinking water in Germany is of good to very good quality. But a lot can happen in the last few meters – in the household pipes. Where are the dangers? How can legionella be prevented? And who is responsible for ensuring that our water comes out of the tap clean?
Consumers, landlords and tenants can find answers to these questions on this information platform and also learn interesting facts about our most valuable resource. For example, where water comes from, how it is used, and what it costs. It explains to what extent you are affected by the provisions of the Drinking Water Ordinance, what you have to do if necessary, and who is available to provide the relevant information.
Compact, informative and competent.
Know more.
Act smarter.
Available water resources
Total 188 billion cubic meters
Source: BDEW
In which countries do Germans drink tap water?
High confidence in domestic water, skepticism abroad
Water price in Germany
Average price for households in euros per cubic meter
Drinking water use in German households
Average values based on water supplied to households and small businesses. A total of 127 liters per inhabitant per day.
Source: BDEW
The hydraulic balancing
Smarter heating – the right setting counts
An effective measure to save energy and money is hydraulic balancing. In this process, the components of a heating system are properly matched to each other so that the heat reaches where it is needed.
In our short animation, hydraulic balancing is explained in an easy-to-understand way and you learn why it is so important for efficient heating.
