The European PVC Value Chain – Committed to Sustainable Development
Polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC or vinyl, plays a vital role in essential applications across construction, water and energy infrastructure, healthcare, mobility and digital networks.
Through VinylPlus, the European PVC value chain is working together to advance circularity, innovation, responsible production and resource efficiency.
Explore VinylPlus
PVC in Europe
Understanding vinyl’s role in Europe’s infrastructure and essential sectors.
Policy
Supporting a competitive and circular European PVC value chain.
Commitment in Action
Delivering circularity, innovation and measurable results
Join us
Become part of the European PVC value chain and contribute to policy, innovation and circularity.
Policy Priorities
VinylPlus engages with policymakers and stakeholders to support a competitive, resilient and circular European PVC value chain. We promote a balanced, fact-based approach to policy across key sectors and regulatory areas.
Supporting Europe’s Competitiveness
VinylPlus works with policymakers to ensure that the European PVC value chain remains competitive, resilient and aligned with industrial and climate objectives.
Affordable Housing
VinylPlus supports policy frameworks that enable safe, durable, cost-efficient and circular materials for Europe’s housing needs. With vinyl widely used across building and construction, the PVC value chain can contribute to affordable, resilient and low-maintenance housing solutions.
Circular Economy and Waste
Advancing practical solutions for collection, recycling and the use of recycled PVC to support Europe’s circular economy objectives.
Commitment in Action
VinylPlus delivers measurable progress across the PVC value chain, advancing circularity, innovation and environmental performance through concrete projects and industry collaboration. Building on the mid-term review of the VinylPlus 2030 Commitment, the programme continues to evolve in response to new policy and sustainability priorities.
Circularity
Advancing collection, sorting, recycling and the safe use of recycled PVC across applications.
Certifications and Traceability
Learn how VinylPlus certification schemes and traceability tools help document sustainability performance across the PVC value chain.
Projects and Initiatives
Driving collaboration across the value chain through technical and operational projects.
Innovation
Supporting the development of new technologies in recycling, design and materials.
Mid-Term Review: VinylPlus 2030 Commitment
Following the mid-term review of the VinylPlus 2030 Commitment, the programme is strengthening its focus on competitiveness, circularity and innovation across the European PVC value chain.
Progress Report 2026
Discover the latest results and developments across the PVC value chain.
Latest News
Events
Get Involved
VinylPlus brings together partners across the European PVC value chain. Members actively contribute to policy, innovation and circularity through collaboration and shared initiatives.
Committees and Working Groups
Contribute to technical and policy discussions across the PVC value chain.
Value Chain Activities
Engage in collaborative initiatives for healthcare, pipes, and cables.
Join VinylPlus
Become a member and contribute to a competitive and circular European PVC value chain.
Our Members and Partners
VinylPlus brings together leading companies and organisations across the European PVC value chain.
Founding and Current Members
The European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers
The European Plastics Converters
The European Stabilisers Producers Association
European Plasticisers
The European Trade Association of PVC Window System Suppliers
Supported by 200 partner companies across the European PVC value chain
Shape the Future of Vinyl in Europe
Join a network shaping policy, driving innovation and advancing circularity across Europe.
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