210 likes | 247 Views
KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program. [Company Name] [Date]. Speaker’s Name. [Speaker’s Title] [Company Name]. About [Company Name]. About KCMA.
E N D
KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program [Company Name] [Date]
Speaker’s Name [Speaker’s Title] [Company Name]
About KCMA • Voluntary, non-profit trade association for U.S. manufacturers of kitchen cabinets, bath vanities, decorative laminate products and suppliers to the industry • Manufacturing members account for 80% of cabinet sales in U.S. market • Committed to excellence in manufacturing through continued quality, advocacy, and leadership
Not Just Another Green Program • Serious about Environmental Stewardship • Support from Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Members and Non-members • Not market driven but motivated by members wanting to do the right thing • KCMA has over 40 years of experience developing quality standards • ANSI/KCMA A161.1
History of ESP • Created to help… • Cabinet manufacturers demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability • Consumers identify environmentally-friendly products • Launched in 2006 • Only environmental certification program specifically focused on kitchen and bath cabinets
History of ESP (cont.) • Voluntary program • Establishes a standard administered by a reputable organization with a long history of accepted experience in the kitchen cabinet industry • Based on currently available materials and practices and will change as better materials and practices become available • Currently there are more than 120 ESP Certified Companies
[Company] is ESP Certified • ESP created an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the environment • Recognized the importance of sustainability • Met rigorous standards, some requiring 3rd party verification
Exploring the Program • Certification awarded based on compliance in five categories: • Air Quality • Product Resource Management • Process Resource Management • Environmental Stewardship • Community Relations • Manufacturers earn points based on compliance within these areas
Points Structure CATEGORY POINTS Air Quality 30 Product Resource Management 30 Process Resource Management 20 Environmental Stewardship 15 Community Relations 10 • Certification requires a minimum of 80 out of 105 points
Exploring the Program (cont.) • Holistic approach to manufacturing sets it apart from other “green” programs • Examines process from growth and harvesting of raw materials to manufacturing the end product • ESP Seal displayed on certified products
Air Quality • 75% of particleboard, medium density fiberboard, and plywood used in the cabinets must meet low formaldehyde emission standards • 75% of cabinets must be finished domestically. Finishes emit no greater hazardous air pollutants than allowed by local plant operating permits
Product Resource Management • 75% of particleboard and medium density fiberboard used in cabinets must contain 100% recycled or recovered fiber content • Manufacturers utilize an annual, written training plan to educate their hardwood suppliers of their preference for purchasing certified lumber • Hardwoods purchased are certified through a recognized sustainable forestry program
Sustainable Forestry and Selective Harvesting • Ensures the resources removed from forests are at levels the forest is capable of renewing without damaging future supplies • Selective harvesting is the practice of periodically removing mature trees in order to allow young trees to grow • Trees near their death or that have grown to an unproductive diameter can stunt younger trees growth • By periodically harvesting particular trees, forest regeneration is improved, leading to healthier forests
Process Resource Management • Manufacturers must … • Have an active recycling program for process wastes • Have a program for tracking and reducing process wastes with documented goals and reports • Use process by-products to generate alternative energy • Have a documented energy conservation program
Environmental Stewardship • Manufacturer maintains a firm commitment to environmental quality • Environmental Management System is in place • Reviews environmental practices and policies of its key vendors and contractors • Has a documented program that promotes the use of renewable/recycled materials
Community Relations • Manufacturer demonstrates community involvement and leadership through service or charitable organizations • Manufacturer observes all federal, state and local environmental requirements
Finding ESP Certified Cabinets • Identify [company’s] environmentally responsible cabinets by looking for the ESP seal • [Company’s] ESP certified cabinet are available [location] • Go to [company’s Web site] for more information on our cabinetry
GreenCabinetSource.org • New Micro site • Aims to help educate audiences about ESP and KCMA’s role in encouraging environmental responsibility industry-wide • Consumers • Builders/Remodelers • Architects/Designers • Media • Press center
Awards & Accolades • KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program Recognition • NAHB Green Building Award for Advocate of the Year • Reference in NAHB Green Building Standard • Dan Esty endorsement • [Company] Recognition • [Add any relevant awards, etc.]
Questions? Thank You!