Commitments
At Pyrolave, we are convinced that the only true luxury is one that respects the environment.
This is evident when our raw material comes from the depths of the Earth.
Long before CSR became a contemporary issue, Pyrolave already embodied a strong environmental commitment in its DNA, and our practices have reflected this since our very first enameling in Castelsarrasin. The entire team is proud to share its vision here.
Pyrolave: a natural material for sustainable projects
Choosing a natural raw material is the foundation of any activity that aims to be responsible.
FROM NATURE
Extracted from the earth, the rock is offered to us by nature without the need for artifices.
LONG LIFESPAN
Robust and durable, Pyrolave surfaces can last over 100 years on building facades, in hospitality, restaurants, individual homes, etc.
LEED PROJECTS
Enameled lava is a material suitable for low environmental impact projects: HQE, LEED, BREEAM. A carbon impact study is available upon request.
Respecting the quarries
Lava is a true treasure. We protect it and also safeguard its environment with a sustainable and responsible exploitation of our quarries.
NATURAL EXTRACTION
No chemicals are used for extraction, which is done manually or mechanically.
MONITORING NATURAL FAULTS
We study the faults in the rock to optimize the extracted blocks.
LIMITATION OF VOLUMES
A responsible and sustainable extraction, with no more than 1000 tons of rock extracted per year.
SITE RESTORATION
To avoid any visual pollution, we restore each quarry progressively during the extraction process.
Commited workshops
SOLAR PANELS
2.4 million kWh produced each year. More than we need.
WATER REUSE
1500m³ saved per month thanks to our own high-performance wastewater recycling station.
Doing things responsibly isn’t just about throwing a few numbers online. It’s a daily approach embedded in the details, which, when put together, makes sense: packing in wooden crates, prioritizing road or sea transport, sorting on site…
PROTECTION OF ARTISANS
We are proud to perpetuate a beautiful craft and advance it with us. This means, for example, increasingly protecting our artisans and their health by exceeding legal requirements. For instance, our enamelers are equipped with an exoskeleton to prevent risks and provide new comfort for this activity.
French artisanal manufacturing
Luxury always finds its essence in rare gestures. In our Volvic quarries and our workshop in the south of France, we perpetuate skills whose precision and technique are astonishing.
The Excellence of French savoir-faire
Only territorial crafts of excellence can aspire to this coveted label, cherished by those who master rare and highly technical skills. We share this pride with incredible weavers, tanners, jewelers, and cutlers, who make the heart of their regions beat around the world.
FROM START TO FINISH, 400KM AT MOST
We control our production from A to Z. We manage all the steps ourselves, from extracting lava stone in the Volvic quarries to enameling in our workshops in Tarn-et-Garonne.