Shared
Concerns For Our Environment
As the need for and interest in Certified Veneers has grown exponentially, we have
continually expanded our inventory of certified products. We also carry "thinking green"
into our manufacturing operations, striving for peak efficiency while minimizing energy consumption
and preserving quality standards.
In today's building market, architects, designers and building owners alike want
solutions that offer high quality products and make environmental sense. We can help you build greener.
- We have the largest stock of FSC Certified veneers and lumber on the West Coast
- We manufacture 100% FSC architectural panels
- Our products contribute toward earning points for LEED Certification
- We have been an FSC-Certified company since 2003
Exotic Hardwoods & Veneers is pleased
that we have received the
Scientific Certification Systems Chain-of-Custody Certificate
(SCS-COC-00896).
FSC is a forest conservation program whose goal is "to recognize the highest levels
of performance in ... environmental protection and social responsibility
... and to stimulate continuous improvement in sustainable
development." They accredit third-party certification bodies such as SCS to conduct assessments of forestry operations
and companies that sell lumber or products made from wood.
These assessments are conducted using regional representatives
and indicators that are based on the FSC Principles and Criteria.
FSC Trademark © 1996 Forest Stewardship
Council A.C.
Forest Stewardship Council
is the world's leading forest certification
system
FSC's system ensures that forests are harvested and maintained in
a well-managed manner, and that recreational, social, economic
and aboriginal needs are considered. FSC is the only forest
certification system approved by the United
States Green Building Council for use as "certified wood" in the Council's
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED™)
Rating System.
Additional information on the Forest Stewardship Council is
on their website: www.fscus.org. Information on the United
States Green Building Council is at www.usgbc.org.
FSC-approved substrates such as Particle Board are available,
as well as Fire-Rated Low Formaldehyde Emission MDF.
To learn about our other certification partners, including
those overseas, click here.
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