
GreenPan
GreenPan changed the way people cook when they introduced the world to healthy ceramic non-stick in 2007.
Since then, they’ve redefined non-stick, refined their processes, and revolutionised the cookware industry.
GreenPan changed the way people cook when they introduced the world to healthy ceramic non-stick in 2007.
Since then, they’ve redefined non-stick, refined their processes, and revolutionised the cookware industry.
Energy Efficiency: ■■■■■ (5/5) - 30% solar power, 60% less curing energy
Recycled Materials: ■■■■□ (4/5) - 65%+ recycled aluminium, recycled packaging
Local Production: ■■■□□ (3/5) - Own factories Italy/China, controlled process
Certifications: ■■■■■ (5/5) - ASI certified, NSF-certified, Good Housekeeping Award
Innovation: ■■■■■ (5/5) - PFAS-free pioneer, Thermolonâ„¢ technology, 150+ patents
⚡ Solar Power: 5.7M kWh annually, 30% facility power
♲ Recycled Content: 65%+ aluminium, cardboard packaging
⚒ Factory Control: Own facilities Italy/China
✓ Certifications: First ASI-certified cookware company
※ Innovation: 60% less CO2 in production, PFAS-free since 2007
⌛ Heritage: Since 2007, ceramic nonstick pioneers
GreenPan operates with significant renewable energy integration, with their China factory generating an average of 5.7 million kWh annually from rooftop solar panels, representing 30% of the facility's energy needs.
Since 2023, the factory also purchases additional renewable energy from local certified sources.
Their revolutionary Thermolon ceramic nonstick coating requires 60% less heating energy during the curing process compared to conventional nonstick coatings, resulting in 60% fewer CO2 emissions during production.
The company owns and controls their manufacturing process, enabling them to implement energy-efficient technologies and continuously improve their environmental performance through direct oversight.
GreenPan demonstrates exceptional commitment to circular economy principles through multiple initiatives.
Their aluminium cookware vessels (excluding handles) are fabricated from a minimum of 65% recycled aluminium content.
The company operates a comprehensive cookware recycling programme where customers can send back old cookware using recycling kits, with GreenPan safely recycling the materials regardless of brand.
They utilise recycled cardboard for product packaging and have implemented closed-loop water systems where treated wastewater is reused in production processes, creating sustainable manufacturing cycles.
GreenPan revolutionised cookware design by introducing the world's first PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coating in 2007, eliminating harmful "forever chemicals" from their products.
Their Thermolon coating is derived from silicon dioxide (sand) rather than plastic-based materials, offering a non-toxic alternative that doesn't release harmful fumes even when overheated.
The company holds over 150 patents for technological advancements in clean cookware, with eight generations of Thermolon development demonstrating continuous innovation in sustainable coating technology.
Their design philosophy prioritises both human health and environmental protection through toxin-free materials.
GreenPan owns and operates their own factories in Italy and China, providing complete control over manufacturing processes and environmental standards.
Unlike many cookware companies, their facilities are dedicated exclusively to PFAS-free cookware production, eliminating cross-contamination risks from PTFE production lines.
The company has earned the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard certification, making them the first cookware company to achieve this recognition for responsible aluminium production, sourcing, and stewardship.
They maintain rigorous supply chain control through factory ownership rather than relying on third-party manufacturers.
GreenPan has built an onsite wastewater treatment facility where water from production is treated and reused in manufacturing processes, creating a sustainable closed-loop system.
This prevents contamination of local water sources while reducing fresh water consumption.
The company is committed to achieving 100% recyclable packaging by 2026 and eliminating plastic packaging by the same year.
Much of their current packaging is made with sustainably sourced products to protect forests, and they use recycled cardboard materials throughout their packaging systems.
GreenPan holds several significant environmental certifications and standards.
They are the world's first and only NSF-certified ceramic nonstick coating, with rigorous testing against food safety and toxicity standards.
The company achieved Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard certification as the first cookware manufacturer to meet these responsible production criteria.
Their Valencia Pro collection received Good Housekeeping's 2023 Sustainable Innovations Award and earned Bronze certification from an independent assessment body for responsible manufacturing practices.
The company has won numerous awards for environmental safety, worker satisfaction, and overall manufacturing standards.
GreenPan supports multiple agroforestry initiatives including the Freres Biochar Project, Mississippi Alluvial Valley Project, and Indus Delta Mangrove Restoration Project, which remove CO2 from the atmosphere and promote flourishing ecosystems.
All orders are shipped 100% carbon neutral through these environmental offset programmes.
The company turned 912 tons of aluminium into 1,169,103 pieces of cookware in 2023, demonstrating significant material efficiency.
Since founding in 2007, GreenPan has maintained their commitment to revolutionising cookware manufacturing with the philosophy "we don't have to wait for the industry to change, we are the change," positioning themselves as long-term leaders in sustainable cookware innovation and environmental stewardship.