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Responsibility
For your next project, you might be thinking about Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and Low Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs). Our approach is based on the use of recycled
materials, working with bodies such as the Building Research
Establishment (BRE), the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA),
the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) and the United
States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Shared commitment to the environment
As a global flooring supplier, we're committed to continually
improving manufacturing and logistics to ensure sustainability and
best value for customers and stakeholders. Reducing environmental
impact underlies everything we do. It is the philosophy and values
that make us a socially responsible supplier. Environmental
awareness is designed into our manufacturing, distribution and
product aftercare.
Designing for our shared environment
Just as you design spaces with forethought, we've always strived to
make simply beautiful floors with the lowest possible environmental
impact. As a result, and while always complying with environmental
legislation, we've never had to compromise on product quality and
performance to meet any environmental requirements.
Sustainable materials and processes
Some Karndean Designflooring products contain more than
50 percent recycled content and we strive to do even better.
The manufacture of the polymers we use requires much less energy
than many other materials. We use recycled packaging and our
factory waste is recycled at source in a closed-loop process.
A generic BRE Green Guide 'A/A+' rating and 100 percent
biodegradable floor care products are just two indicators of our
commitment to more environmentally-aware indoor spaces.
Our products are manufactured to the ISO 14001 environmental
standard. Our policy toward all suppliers of accessory products is
to help them achieve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Our adhesives are water-based and free from harmful emissions.
Every product also carries low-VOC certification from the US
Greenguard Environmental Institute and meets their Product
Emission Standard for Children & Schools.
Logistics, storage and supply
We use carefully planned logistics and high-density storage that
maximizes capacity and minimizes environmental impact. We aim
to maintain a record of market-leading environmental achievements
through the development of sustainable products and processes.
Karndean Designflooring ensures that its products meet the recognized standards for sustainable design. Allow us
to simplify your projects by adhering to all required environmental criteria, enabling you to focus on your floor.
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