As the green building industry embraces LEED v5's bold focus on decarbonization, circularity, and social equity, +Vantage Vinyl® v4.1 emerges as a powerful ally. While LEED v5 sets rigorous project-level sustainability benchmarks, +Vantage Vinyl ensures that vinyl building materials are manufactured with environmental and social responsibility in...
Washington, D.C., March 2, 2026 – The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) today announced the release of +Vantage Vinyl® Standard Version 4.1, an update that expands eligibility for the program to all companies across the vinyl value chain, regardless of VSC membership. “Opening the program to all...
Informing Architectural Specifications with +Vantage Vinyl Verified Companies With an emphasis on sustainability within the architecture community, material selection plays a critical role in achieving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. The Vinyl Institute, through its Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), has published specification guidance to help design teams more effectively incorporate sustainable...
Washington, D.C., January 29, 2026 –The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is proud to announce Flex Membrane International (Flex) as its newest member. Flex manufactures high-quality PVC roofing systems designed for durability, energy efficiency, and long-term...
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) has officially released the 2024 +Vantage Vinyl® Progress Report, marking another year of measurable, independently verified sustainability achievements across the U.S. vinyl value chain. This year’s results—now showcased on a redesigned, data-rich website—highlight the industry’s growing commitment to transparency, continuous...
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 12, 2026 — The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) released the 2024 +Vantage Vinyl® Progress Report during last month’s Sustainability Summit, highlighting another year of independently verified sustainability achievements across the U.S. vinyl industry. This year’s results are presented through a redesigned, interactive digital...
Washington, D.C., January 8, 2026 –The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is proud to announce Altro as its newest member. Altro is an international manufacturer of high-quality flooring and wall cladding solutions headquartered in Letchworth, United...
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 17, 2025 — +Vantage Vinyl™, the sustainability initiative for the vinyl industry, is inviting stakeholders and the public to provide feedback on Version 4.1 of its sustainability standard. This update follows the successful release of Version 4.0 during Vinyl Week’s Sustainability Summit. Version 4.1...
We’re thrilled to announce that +Vantage Vinyl™ is opening a public comment period for Version 4.1 of our sustainability standard. This update builds on the successful release of Version 4.0 during Vinyl Week’s Sustainability Summit and reflects our commitment to inclusivity across the vinyl industry. What's Changing? Earlier this year, the members...
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 11, 2025 — The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is excited to announce the release of +Vantage Vinyl® Standard Version 4.0, a major update advancing responsible manufacturing across the vinyl industry. This milestone follows a two-year...