Special Feature
Celebrating sustainable excellence with V-ZUG
Supreme Line WineCooler fridge and Excellence Line ovens (Picture: V-ZUG)
V-ZUG congratulates all winners of the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2025. This year’s awards celebrate innovation, design, and sustainability — values that lie at the heart of V-ZUG’s brand philosophy. As the proud sponsor of the EdgeProp Sustainability Award, V-ZUG is honoured to recognise developers and partners who share the same commitment to creating a more responsible and enduring built environment.
V-ZUG manufactures its products at the Zephyr factory, a multi-energy hub (All pictures by V-ZUG)
V-ZUG: Redefining sustainable luxury through Swiss precision
From manufacturing to mindful living — a commitment beyond design: V-ZUG stands as a true thought leader in sustainable luxury, redefining what it means to be a premium brand with purpose. From the very foundation of its architecture to the smallest detail in its appliances, sustainability is deeply embedded in every decision the Swiss brand makes.
Even the concrete used in the construction of V-ZUG’s manufacturing facility is designed to store carbon, reducing overall material usage and emissions. The entire production site operates on 100% renewable energy, ensuring that both the manufacturing process and the building itself are completely carbon-free.
The entire production site operates on 100% renewable energy, ensuring that both the manufacturing process and the building itself are completely carbon-free
Sustainability over cost
When it comes to materials, V-ZUG’s choices are guided by environmental responsibility rather than cost — even if it means spending three times more in production.
A key example lies in its use of recycled steel with 95% recycled content, double the industry standard, achieving a reduction of 0.5 tCO₂e per ton of steel produced. This approach reflects V-ZUG’s uncompromising philosophy: to build products that last while significantly reducing their environmental impact.
V-ZUG dishwasher manufactured from sustainable steel
Engineering efficiency without compromise
V-ZUG appliances are designed for exceptional energy and water efficiency, consistently setting new benchmarks within their categories.
Even as built-in appliances face inherent design constraints within cabinetry, V-ZUG’s engineers continue to innovate, ensuring ecological performance without compromise — perfectly aligned with government energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability goals.
V-ZUG appliances are designed for exceptional energy and water efficiency
Longevity by design
In Switzerland, V-ZUG’s reputation for durability is backed by solid data from over 200,000 households. Research shows that 60% of customers still use their V-ZUG appliances after 30 years, while only 40% have purchased new ones.
This remarkable longevity is driven by V-ZUG’s philosophy to repair rather than replace.
The company continues to produce and stock spare parts for up to 15 years after the last manufacturing cycle, ensuring every appliance remains serviceable and sustainable for as long as possible.
With a single V-ZUG steam oven, homeowners can replace multiple appliances — such as a rice cooker, air fryer, toaster, and even a microwave — while preserving food’s texture and nutrients
Sustainability in everyday living
Beyond manufacturing, V-ZUG extends sustainability into the kitchen. Its in-house chefs inspire customers to reduce food waste, cook healthily, and simplify their kitchens.
With a single V-ZUG steam oven, homeowners can replace multiple appliances — such as a rice cooker, air fryer, toaster, and even a microwave — while preserving food’s texture and nutrients. This reduces energy use, appliance waste, and clutter, all while elevating the cooking experience.
Accountability and action
V-ZUG goes further by holding itself accountable for its environmental footprint. Any carbon emissions are self-penalised, with the funds directed toward tree-planting and carbon-offset initiatives — a tangible reflection of integrity and responsibility.
Carbon emissions re self-penalised by V-ZUG, with the funds going towards tree-planting and carbon-offset initiatives
Educating and inspiring change
And the vision doesn’t stop here. V-ZUG is expanding its education and collaboration efforts, sharing insights and best practices to help other industries reduce their carbon footprints.
As the company believes, while one organisation can make a difference, true sustainability happens only when everyone contributes to protecting the planet.
Luxury with a conscience
Choosing V-ZUG means choosing more than appliances — it means choosing a future where luxury and responsibility go hand in hand.
As we say at V-ZUG: “The true value of a product is not defined by its price tag, but by how it is made, how long it will last, the service you receive, the serviceability of the product, the availability of its parts, and most importantly, the impact it has on the planet — for you and for future generations.”
Angeline Yap is the managing director of V-ZUG Singapore & Southeast Asia
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