The Global Vinyl Council (GVC)

The Global Vinyl Council (GVC) promotes the value of PVC/vinyl products and represents its members in advocacy actions world-wide.

To fulfill this mission, the GVC aims to: 

  • Identify and promote technologies and practices that will further improve the health, safety and environmental performance of the vinyl industry.
  • Support performance standards, “best practice” models and successful programs that ensure all production facilities around the world operate to the highest standards.
  • Fund and manage world-wide studies and programs supporting its objectives.
  • Foster cooperation between member companies, governments and organizations to increase the understanding of vinyl and the industry.
  • Advocate responsible lifecycle management (in the manufacturing, use, recycling and disposal) of vinyl products
  • Promote the value of vinyl products to society. Communicate the benefits of vinyl products, and address related issues and concerns.
  • Avoid discrimination and de-selection of vinyl products and ensure that a level playing-field is maintained.
  • Provide technical information to support its members.
  • Provide its members with a forum where they can seek information and support, and share experiences.

Our Members: