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We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully renewed our EcoVadis Gold Medal. Ecovadis is the world’s leading sustainability business rating, this further strengthens our leadership in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, through the improvement measures applied over the past twelve months. At CUPA PIZARRAS, as part of CUPA GROUP, we actively contributed to […]

The Declaration of Performance (Dop) is a detailed document where you can read about a product’s performance according to its main features. The certificate is issued by the manufacturer, however, the figures are based on values certified by independent laboratories. Before launching a product, the European law requires that the manufacturer make publicly available a […]

Does slate burn? For anyone who works with this rock, this is an easy question to answer. It even seems a bit silly. Obviously slate does not burn. In fact, until relatively recently it was quite common for workers to use it as a griddle to cook their lunch, by using fire to heat it […]

The benefits of sustainable buildings go beyond explanation. Sustainable construction allows energy savings, they emit less CO2 and create more pleasant spaces for both habitants and passersby, among many more benefits. Furthermore, obtaining sustainable certifications increases the prestigious and the economic value of the building. However, nowadays there are a lot of green accreditations both […]

As consumers started shifting their preferences toward more sustainable products and companies, it caused a trend in corporations claiming to be sustainable. But are businesses truly adapting the changes needed to be sustainable? Probably not. However, there are some important certifications and recognitions in the construction sector that can give you better insight to what […]

Environmentally friendly constructions are the new normal. And to achieve that goal, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the materials used, where they come from and their carbon footprint. According to Control Union, an independent body, natural slate is the roofing material with the lowest carbon footprint throughout its entire life cycle. […]

Our good sustainability practices from this year have been recognized as CUPA PIZARRAS, part of CUPA GROUP, has received the EcoVadis gold medal. This is the most reliable sustainability certification for corporations globally. Congratulations to everyone who has helped us during this process! In 2021, we received the silver certification and this year we have […]

Our natural slate rainscreen cladding systems – CUPACLAD 101 and CUPACLAD 201 – are now included in the Green Book Live database elaborated by BRE Global. To be part of this exclusive list,  BRE Global must approve the environmental product declaration which analyses the product’s life cycle. CUPACLAD has reached the goal thanks to a […]