Sustainability, the New Standard for Projects
Today, a project’s success is measured not only by aesthetics and cost, but also by its environmental performance and compliance with sustainability standards. Green Building Certifications (such as LEED and BREEAM) are the official proof of this responsibility. At Velora Mining, we don’t just produce marble; we offer an ethical and environmentally friendly supply chain that helps your projects meet these high standards.
So, how do natural stone, and specifically Velora’s sustainable marble products, provide a critical advantage for architects and construction companies in the green building certification process?
1. Natural Stone’s Low Energy Cost Score
Green building certifications evaluate the energy consumption of materials during production and their contribution to the circular economy.
Circular Economy: As marble is a product of nature formed over millions of years, it requires significantly less industrial energy than man-made materials like concrete or ceramics, except for its extraction.
Velora’s Eco-Friendly Difference: Velora Mining takes this advantage one step further. We use renewable energy with the Solar Power Plant (SPP) we have established at our facility. This means that fossil fuel consumption is minimised in the production of the marble used in your projects, which directly supports your certification score.
2. Resource Efficiency and Waste Management Score
Certification systems reward the efficient use of construction materials and waste minimisation.
Water Management: The management of water used in production processes is a critical area. Velora stands out with its pioneering practice in this field: we ensure that 95% of the water we use in production is recycled. This is concrete evidence of our commitment to protecting water resources and responsible production.
Waste Awareness: Being aware of production waste rates, we strive to use our resources as efficiently as possible. This approach is not only cost-effective but also a principle of sustainable production that forms the basis of our Environmental Policy.
3. Local Sourcing and Transport Score
Some certification systems positively evaluate locally or regionally sourced materials because they reduce carbon emissions from long-distance transport.
Strategic Location: Velora’s facility in Turhal, Tokat, and its ability to source raw materials from Turkey’s most prestigious marble deposits reduce transport distances and environmental impact, particularly for domestic projects.
Ethical and Legal Compliance: Despite fierce competition in the sector, our strict adherence to the highest ethical standards and laws contributes to the transparency and reliability of your supply chain.
Both Aesthetic and Green with Velora
Green building projects represent the architectural vision of the future. Velora Mining offers premium marble products with high aesthetic value, while GES demonstrates its sustainability-focused approach with 95% water recycling and commitment to ethical values.
Choose Velora’s environmentally friendly marble solutions to add sustainability-focused value to your projects and strengthen your green building certification process.
