JELD-WEN Advances Sustainability Across Canada and Beyond

At JELD-WEN, sustainability is more than a corporate initiative. It is a commitment to building better products, operating responsibly, and creating long-term value for customers, employees, and communities. As highlighted in JELD-WEN’s 2025 Sustainability Report, the company continued to make meaningful progress across its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities while advancing ambitious long-term goals.

For Canadian homeowners, builders, dealers, and retail partners, these achievements reinforce JELD-WEN’s commitment to delivering high-quality windows and doors that support energy efficiency, responsible sourcing, and sustainable building practices. From reducing emissions and manufacturing waste to developing some of the industry's most energy-efficient products, sustainability remains deeply embedded in how JELD-WEN operates.

Environmental Progress Delivering Real Results

During 2025, JELD-WEN achieved significant environmental milestones across its global operations. Since 2021, the company has reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and decreased manufacturing waste sent to landfill by 45%. These improvements reflect ongoing investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions, manufacturing innovation, and waste reduction initiatives.

JELD-WEN continues to advance toward its long-term goal of achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while also working toward zero manufacturing waste to landfill. These efforts support a more sustainable future for the building products industry while helping reduce the environmental footprint of operations across North America and Europe.

Supporting Canadian Homes with Energy-Efficient Innovation

Sustainability extends beyond manufacturing and into the products JELD-WEN creates. In Canada, the JWC7500 Series Window stands as one of the company’s most energy-efficient window offerings to date. Designed specifically for Canadian climate conditions, the window achieves a U-factor of 0.14 and is approximately 22% more efficient than JELD-WEN’s traditional casement window.

High-performance windows and doors help homeowners reduce heating and cooling demands while improving year-round comfort. As energy efficiency continues to play a larger role in home construction and renovation, Canadian consumers benefit from products engineered to help lower energy consumption and support increasingly stringent building standards.

The company's commitment to product transparency has also expanded significantly, with more than 100 Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) now available across North America and Europe, providing customers with greater insight into the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle.

Recognition for Leadership in Canada

JELD-WEN of Canada's sustainability efforts continue to receive national recognition. In 2025, the company received the ENERGY STAR® Canada Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship, marking another important achievement in its ongoing commitment to energy-efficient products and responsible business practices.

The recognition reflects years of dedication to helping Canadian homeowners and builders make smarter, more sustainable choices without compromising performance, design, or durability.

Building Accountability Across the Supply Chain

Responsible sourcing remains a key pillar of JELD-WEN’s sustainability strategy. In 2025, supplier compliance with the company’s Global Wood Sourcing Policy improved by 11% year over year, bringing total compliance to 70%. The company remains committed to sourcing 100% of wood used in production responsibly by 2030.

This focus helps ensure that the materials used in JELD-WEN products are sourced responsibly while supporting the long-term sustainability of forests and natural resources that are critical to the building products industry. 

Investing in People and Communities

Sustainability also includes creating safe workplaces and strong communities. In 2025, JELD-WEN improved its Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 21%, reflecting the company's continued investment in employee safety programs, leadership engagement, and workplace training.

Across the organization, JELD-WEN remains committed to fostering a culture built on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development. These values support the company's ability to deliver exceptional products while maintaining a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work.

Looking Ahead

While the accomplishments highlighted in the 2025 Sustainability Report demonstrate meaningful progress, JELD-WEN's sustainability journey continues. Through innovation, responsible manufacturing, energy-efficient product development, and strong governance practices, the company remains focused on creating lasting value for customers and communities across Canada and around the world.

As the demand for sustainable building solutions continues to grow, JELD-WEN is proud to help Canadian homeowners, builders, and partners create more efficient, comfortable, and responsible spaces for future generations.