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Formica Corporation
As a responsible global citizen, Formica Corporation has established numerous programs of environmental management reflecting our belief that significant action must follow good intentions and ambitious goals.
The information presented here summarizes the activities of Formica Corporation in the spheres of raw material and waste management, energy management and emissions control. We also provide information about Formica® brand products that are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®, as well as our participation in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System® and our support for certified wood.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
Formica® Laminate and Solid Surfacing are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified for low-emitting interior building materials.
Certified Wood
Suppliers of wood fiber components used in the manufacture of Formica brand laminates are independently certified to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) chain of custody standards.
LEED® Green Building Rating System
Formica has instituted design and manufacturing standards that ensure its products contribute points to fulfill the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system.
Governmental Environmental Regulations
Formica plants worldwide comply with all relevant local, state or provincial, and country government regulations encompassing air emissions and quality, noise level, water discharges, and liquid and solid waste disposal.
Corporate Commitment: To Move Forward on the Path To Sustainability
Formica Corporation has completed a LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) in accordance with ISO14044, on key products and their environmental impacts on energy, water, waste and green house gases across each of the products full life cycle.
We have assessed and understand the Environmental Impacts across the full life cycle of our products. We are committed to work within our Manufacturing Facilities, Supply chain partners and transportation operators to reduce our Environmental Impacts.
Formica Corporation and Fletcher Building Group
In July 2007, Formica Corporation was acquired by Fletcher Building Group, one of New Zealand's largest businesses. Together with the Laminex Group, Formica forms the Laminates & Panels division of Fletcher Building, but continues to operate as a separate business.
Corporate Leadership in Sustainability
Fletcher Building is committed to maintaining the long-term viability of our businesses by minimizing our impacts on the natural environment. We employ a range of strategies to support our sustainability commitment, including the use of recycled materials as raw material and fuels, the use of renewable energy - particularly biomass - and the introduction of new technologies to improve energy efficiency.
We advance sustainability by:
Ensuring that our products and services lead to greater environmental efficiency in customers' buildings and infrastructure
Eliminating or minimizing waste from products, services, and workplaces
Finding and implementing economical energy-efficient solutions for our businesses
Fletcher Building has formed an Executive Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Council to direct and coordinate efforts to reduce the company's environmental footprint and to improve communications and effectiveness on these issues.
Climate Change and Energy
"Fletcher Building will aim to reduce its CO2 emissions by 5% between 2009 and 2012, (using 2007 actual emissions as the reference), and assuming similar levels of production in 2012."
Resources and Recycling
Fletcher Building recognizes the economic and environmental benefits that result from efficient resource use and recycling. Several Fletcher Building operations recycle waste for raw materials or supplementary energy sources.
Green Buildings and Infrastructure
Fletcher Building continuously develops new technologies, products and processes to deliver operational efficiencies and to fulfill emerging customer and stakeholder expectations. Fletcher Building recognizes sustainability and climate change as important drivers of new product development.
The company is involved with Beacon Pathway, a research consortium working to make New Zealand homes more sustainable, as well as with the New Zealand Green Building Council and the Green Building Council of Australia.
Formica Industry Leadership & Membership Includes:
U.S. Green Building Council
ASID Industry Partner
Composite Panel Association
For more information about Fletcher Building and the company's sustainability achievements and goals, please visit: http://www.fletcherbuilding.com
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