Sustainability in practice
An honest starting point
The construction industry has a sustainability problem.
By nature, construction is resource-intensive. Materials are extracted, processed, transported, and installed at scale. There is no pretending this is a “net-zero” industry.
At CRĒO, we don’t claim perfection.
We take responsibility for doing what we can - consciously, transparently, and consistently, by partnering with manufacturers who prioritise sustainable systems, responsible sourcing, and long-term environmental stewardship.
Our Sustainability Philosophy
Responsible sourcing over extractive luxury
Cleaner, safer materials for people and projects
Smarter logistics to reduce unnecessary emissions
This approach aligns with the expectations of architects and designers who want performance, durability, and ethical sourcing—without compromise.
Certifications relevant to Australia
Some CRĒO products carry internationally recognised certifications that are relevant and accepted in Australian architectural and commercial specifications, including:
• ISO Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• LEED-aligned material criteria
• Greenguard and low-VOC standards
• Compliance with Australian silica safety requirements
These certifications assist with project compliance, documentation, and sustainable building frameworks
Measures we take
European Manufacturing Partners
We work with established European factories that have embedded sustainability into their manufacturing systems, not as marketing, but as operational practice.
Across our European suppliers, sustainability initiatives include:
• Energy-efficient kilns and production lines
• Closed-loop water usage systems
• Reduced CO₂ emissions through modern firing technologies
• Environmental product transparency
• Third-party certifications and audited compliance
Many of these manufacturers operate under EU environmental standards, which are among the most stringent globally.
Silica-Free & Non-Hazardous Tiles
All CRĒO tiles are:
• Silica-free
• Free from hazardous or dangerous chemicals
• Safe for installers, trades, and end users
• Compliant with current and emerging Australian safety standards
This directly addresses growing health concerns in the construction industry.
Porcelain & Ceramic Over Extractive Stone
We intentionally prioritise porcelain and ceramic tiles over natural marble and stone.
Why?
• Natural stone requires irreversible extraction from the earth
• Porcelain offers durability without depleting finite resources
• High-performance surfaces with lower long-term environmental impact
• Consistent quality and longevity in commercial and residential projects
This is a conscious design and ethical decision—not a trend.
Smarter Stocking, Fewer Shipments
We stock deeper than most competitors.
This allows us to:
• Reduce the frequency of international shipping
• Lower emissions per project
• Minimise urgent air freight
• Support large-scale and repeat commercial projects efficiently
Fewer shipments mean a smaller logistics footprint over time.
OUR ECO-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
Product Code:
Colour: Blue
Size: 91×242mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 40
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
Product Code:
Colour: Brown
Size: 91×242mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 40
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
Product Code:
Colour: Green
Size: 91×242mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 40
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
Colour: Burgundy
Size: 72x72mm
Sheet Size: 304x304mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Slip Rating: P2
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 12
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness. - These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
SPECIFICATION SHEET:
Product Code: TS833
Colour: White
Size: 200x200mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Tile
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Spain
Tile Thickness: 8mm
Slip Rating: P3
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 25
Area: Internal Floors, External Floors, Internal Walls, External Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No Sealing Is Required
Product Code: TS180
Colour: White
Size: 45x195mm
Sheet Size: 250x400mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 8mm
Material: Porcelain
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Wall, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
Product Code: TS178
Colour: Green
Size: 45x195mm
Sheet Size: 250x400mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 8mm
Material: Porcelain
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Wall, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
Product Code: TS179
Colour: Blue
Size: 45x195mm
Sheet Size: 250x400mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 8mm
Material: Porcelain
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Wall, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
""Product Code: TS168
Colour: Mahogany
Size: 23x153mm
Sheet Size: 312x320mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Look: Kit Kat
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 9.89
Pieces Per Carton: 12
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
SPECIFICATION SHEET:
Product Code: TS168
Colour: Burgendy
Size: 23x153mm
Sheet Size: 312x320mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Look: Kit Kat
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 9.89
Pieces Per Carton: 12
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides
SPECIFICATION SHEET:
Product Code: TS189
Colour: Black, Gold
Size: 15x148mm
Sheet Size: 215x265mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 8mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 20
Pieces Per Carton: 15
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
Do not acid wash YRG-H2. It will discolor the gold.
To prevent shortage by cutting, please pay attention to the order quantity.
All colours may not be included in the cut sample due to random mixing.
Product Code: TS190
Colour: White
Size: 15x148mm
Sheet Size: 215x265mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Mosaic
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 8mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 20
Pieces Per Carton: 15
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
To prevent shortage by cutting, please pay attention to the order quantity.
All colours may not be included in the cut sample due to random mixing.
Product Code: TS266
Colour: Ivory
Size: Crazy Pave
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Crazy Pave
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS265
Colour: Ivory
Size: 600x600mm
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS264
Colour: Grey
Size: Crazy Pave
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Crazy Pave
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS420
Colour: Grey
Size: 600x600mm
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS263
Colour: Charcoal
Size: Crazy Pave
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Crazy Pave
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS262
Colour: Charcoal
Size: 600x600mm
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS261
Colour: Beige
Size: Crazy Pave
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Crazy Pave
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS260
Colour: Beige
Size: 600x600mm
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS259
Colour: Black
Size: Crazy Pave
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Crazy Pave
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS258
Colour: Black
Size: 600x600mm
Other Sizes Available: 300x300mm, 300x600mm, 600x1200mm, Crazy Pave, Special Pieces Available
Finish: Natural Textured
Type: Porcelain
Shape: Square
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Stone
Tile Thickness: 9mm
Slip Rating: P4
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 4
Area: Commercial Floors, Outdoor Floors, Indoor Floors, Bathroom Floors, Kitchen Floors, Common Area Floors
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required
Product Code: TS381
Colour: Grey
Size: 53x300mm
Other Sizes Available: 200x200mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Terracotta
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Slip Rating: Italian R9
Material: Porcelain
Area: Residential Floors, Internal Walls, External Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required.
Product Code: TS380
Colour: Red, Terracotta
Size: 53x300mm
Other Sizes Available: 200x200mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Terracotta
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Slip Rating: Italian R9
Material: Porcelain
Area: Residential Floors, Internal Walls, External Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required.
Product Code: TS379
Colour: Terracotta
Size: 53x300mm
Other Sizes Available: 200x200mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Terracotta
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Slip Rating: Italian R9
Material: Porcelain
Area: Residential Floors, Internal Walls, External Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required.
Product Code: TS378
Colour: Ivory, White
Size: 53x300mm
Other Sizes Available: 200x200mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Italy
Look: Terracotta
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Slip Rating: Italian R9
Material: Porcelain
Area: Residential Floors, Internal Walls, External Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
No sealing is required.
Product Code: TS186
Colour: Brown
Size: 23x92mm
Sheet Size: 130x318mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Mosaic
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 25
Pieces Per Carton: 15
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
Please wipe joints carefully as soon as possible.
Product Code: TS187
Colour: Beige, Pink
Size: 23x92mm
Sheet Size: 130x318mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Mosaic
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 25
Pieces Per Carton: 15
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
Please wipe joints carefully as soon as possible.
Product Code: TS188
Colour: Beige
Size: 23x92mm
Sheet Size: 130x318mm
Finish: Matte
Type: Mosaic
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Sheets Per m2: 25
Pieces Per Carton: 15
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
Please wipe joints carefully as soon as possible.
Product Code:
Colour: White
Size: 91×242mm
Finish: Gloss
Type: Tile
Shape: Rectangle
Country Of Origin: Japan
Tile Thickness: 10mm
Material: Porcelain
Pieces Per Carton: 40
Area: Indoor Walls, Bathroom Walls, Outdoor Walls
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Natural colour unevenness.
These are sheeted with a 'paper facing' for perfect adhesion, allowing for easy removal during installation. For detailed installation and care instructions, please visit https://www.kazokutiles.com.au/pages/guides