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    Awards

    ★ World Sustainability Awards 2026

    Recognised on the World Stage for Building a More Sustainable Future

    APS Double Glazing has been awarded Second Place at the World Sustainability Awards — a global honour celebrating businesses that demonstrate measurable commitment to environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and circular manufacturing. This is the highest international recognition APS has ever received.

    APS Double Glazing team at the World Sustainability Awards ceremony
    World Sustainability Award trophy — Second Place
    A Global Recognition

    What the World Sustainability Award Means — and Why It Matters

    The World Sustainability Awards bring together businesses, innovators, and changemakers from across the globe. Hosted as part of the World Sustainability Leaders summit, the awards recognise organisations that go beyond compliance — companies actively reducing waste, lowering emissions, and reshaping their industries for the better.

    Being named Second Place winner on this international stage places APS among a select group of global businesses recognised for genuine, measurable environmental impact. It reflects more than a decade of daily choices: better materials, smarter manufacturing, and a circular approach to waste and carbon reduction.

    For a Melbourne-based manufacturer to stand alongside global sustainability leaders is a powerful validation — not just of our products, but of the values our entire team lives by every day.

    The Moment

    A Proud Day for Our Team — and for Australian Manufacturing

    Standing on stage to accept this award alongside global sustainability leaders was an unforgettable moment. Every person at APS — from our factory floor to our installers — contributed to this recognition.

    What Earned the Award

    The Practices That Put APS on the Global Stage

    The judging panel assessed APS across multiple sustainability dimensions. Here are the key areas that earned us global recognition.

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    Circular Material Use

    Incorporating recycled uPVC into manufacturing, with dedicated factory recycling stations ensuring offcuts, glass, and steel are recovered — not wasted. See how our recycling works →

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    Local, Low-Carbon Manufacturing

    Every APS window is custom-built in Australia — eliminating international shipping emissions and reducing material waste from standardised sizing.

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    Lifetime Energy Impact

    Products that reduce household energy consumption by up to 40% for 30+ years — delivering cumulative carbon savings across 250+ Melbourne homes.

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    Non-Toxic Materials

    100% lead-free uPVC profiles using calcium-zinc stabilisers — an environmentally responsible choice that’s safer for families and ecosystems.

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    Waste Minimisation

    Recyclable packaging, reusable transport protection, and route-optimised deliveries — cutting single-use plastic and fuel waste across our operations.

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    Supply Chain Partnerships

    Close collaboration with recycling partners and material suppliers who share our commitment to environmental responsibility and efficient logistics.

    By the Numbers

    The Impact Behind the Award

    2nd
    Place Worldwide
    250+
    Homes Transformed
    20+
    Years of Experience
    100%
    Australian Made
    What It Means for You

    Why This Award Matters for Melbourne Homeowners

    For homeowners, this award is independent third-party validation that APS products and practices genuinely deliver on sustainability promises. It means the company installing your windows has been measured against the world’s best — and placed among them.

    When you choose APS, you’re choosing a manufacturer whose environmental claims have been scrutinised on a global stage. Your windows will reduce your energy bills, lower your carbon footprint, and be made from materials that can be recycled at end of life — not landfilled.

    That’s the difference between marketing language and measured impact.

    World Sustainability Award cheque presented to APS
    Explore Our Sustainability

    Learn More About How APS Builds a Sustainable Future

    The award is one part of a broader sustainability story. Explore how our recycled materials and carbon reduction practices work in detail, or return to our sustainability overview for the full picture.

    You can also learn more about the awards programme on the official World Sustainability Awards website.

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