IGBC GreenPro Certification
Created by the USGBC, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, known as LEED, has strongly influenced facility design and construction across the globe. Though not members of USGBC, we support our architects, designers, and consultants to earn points at every stage of green projects on self-declaration.
- Dr. Cipy's green coatings do not contain toxic substances like lead, litharge, chrome, heavy metals, or confirmed carcinogens as defined by ACGIH 0100 Doc
- VOC concentrations do not exceed the maximum limits determined by EPA
- Designed to protect and decorate concrete and metal, they reduce negative impacts on human health and environment
- Greener than conventional organic solvent-based formulations
Sustainability
At Cipy, sustainability means a cohesive business approach to continual improvement in environmental protection, overall development and social responsibility. From the manufacturing of coatings from natural resources to the recycling of raw material drums, the sustainable practices are part of our company culture.
Recycled Content
We use higher percent of renewable resources like castor oil, castor polyols, cardanol, vegetable oils in our formulations and PU-Concrete floorings have over 50% recycle content. Commercial wastes like broken marbles, granites and glasses are used in terrazzo floorings.
Regional Materials
The benefits of regional materials can be availed for projects located within 800 kilometres of Cipy factories (Pune or Bangalore).
Safety
Safety is an integral part of Dr.Cipy. We care for production personnel, applicators, end users and the environment. Our eco-friendly products have a very low V.O.C. We have accreditations of ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OSHA 18000.
Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that are more environmentally benign and reduce negative impacts on human health and environment. Our sustainable growth efforts drive us to create products that reduce the use of energy and encourage the development of products based on the use of renewable resources and employing green chemistry. Dr.Cipy’s green products such as PUDs, waterborne epoxies, solvent-free urethanes and PU-Concrete do not exceed the maximum VOC limits as defined by EPA.
All Cipy industrial and decorative flooring systems qualify as low emitting materials. Most of the products are either solvent-free or waterborne, while a few have extremely low VOC.