+Vantage Vinyl® Standard Open for Public Comment

Washington, D.C., August 18, 2025 – The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) is proud to announce a major milestone in our industry’s sustainability journey: the updated +Vantage Vinyl® Standard is now available for a 30-day public comment period.  The updated standard is the result of an 18-month collaborative effort led by the Verification Committee and its subcommittee, formed in February 2024 and reflects nearly a decade of industry sustainability evolution. The +Vantage Vinyl Standard is a voluntary framework designed to guide companies across the U.S. vinyl value chain toward enhanced environmental, social, and economic performance. 

“We are excited to open up our updated +Vantage Vinyl Standard for public comment,” said Jay Thomas, Executive Director of the VSC. “The public comment period is a crucial component of the consensus process, ensuring the standard remains inclusive and effective.”  

VSC invites the public to participate in shaping the future of sustainability in the vinyl industry. Feedback will inform the final version of the standard, guiding verification and reporting efforts starting in 2026. The Public Comment Period has now closed.  

About the Vinyl Sustainability Council 

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to advance the U.S. vinyl industry’s contribution to sustainable development. Through its +Vantage Vinyl® verification program, the VSC aims to drive continuous improvement across all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic performance. For more information, please visit https://vantagevinyl.com/.