+Vantage Vinyl® Results Released: Another Year for Verified Sustainability Progress
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 improvement, and leadership in responsible manufacturing.
You can explore the full interactive report at the new home for +Vantage Vinyl progress: https://vantagevinyl.com/progress-report/
Strong Year of Verified Progress
The 2024 results reflect a maturing program and a deepening culture of sustainability across participating companies. According to the VSC’s newly published data, 30 companies achieved +Vantage Vinyl verification in 2024, with 28 renewing their verification, a clear sign that organizations are not only joining the program but staying committed to its rigorous standards.
Other standout metrics from this year’s report include:
— 89% average conformance with the +Vantage Vinyl Guiding Principles across all verified companies
— 1.4% year-over-year improvement in overall conformance, demonstrating steady, measurable progress
— Social Diligence pillar demonstrated impressive performance, with an average conformance of 91%
These numbers underscore the industry’s dedication to advancing sustainability in ways that are both meaningful and verifiable.
Silver and Gold Achievements on the Rise
One of the most notable milestones in 2024: All 15 companies participating in the full verification process cycle, four consecutive years, have now achieved Silver or Gold status. These designations represent advanced sustainability performance and this upward movement signals that long-term participants are not just maintaining compliance—they’re innovating and leading.
Industry Participation Continues to Expand
The program’s reach spans the entire vinyl value chain—resin manufacturers, compounders, additive suppliers, and converters. Participation remained strong in 2024, with balanced representation across all segments and continued growth among converters and additive suppliers. This broad engagement ensures that sustainability progress is happening at every stage of vinyl production.
A New Digital Experience for Transparency
This year’s results debut on a redesigned, interactive website that makes it easier than ever to explore:
— Company-level conformance data
— Pillar-by-pillar performance
— Year-over-year trends
— Real-world examples of sustainability leadership
The new platform reflects the VSC’s commitment to open communication, one of the program’s core pillars. Explore the full experience here: https://vantagevinyl.com/progress-report/
Looking Ahead
The 2024 +Vantage Vinyl results show an industry that is not only committed to sustainability but actively improving year after year. With more companies achieving higher levels of verification and stronger performance across all five pillars, the vinyl industry continues to demonstrate what verified, data-driven sustainability looks like in practice.
As the program enters its next chapter, the VSC’s focus remains clear: Drive measurable progress. Strengthen transparency. Support a more sustainable future for vinyl.