Our commitment to the environment and our ongoing philosophy is demonstrated in the achievement of a number of goals
including:
- ISO 14001 certification has been achieved in all major manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand.
- An independent Life Cycle Analysis has been initiated for future development of environmental performance and improvement.
- Waste and emission reduction, resource conservation, recycling and sustainable development are demonstrated in manufacturing processes and the selection of raw materials.
- Greater utilisation of wood waste as an input material into our products.
- The use of wood sander dust and other unusable wood waste as a source of bioenergy thereby diverting material from landfill, reducing vehicle movements and reducing our demand for fossil fuel generated electricity.
- Becoming a key driver of change in collaboration with environmental authorities.
- Sourcing fibre for our products from forests that are part of the international framework of certification schemes. This includes Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™), Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) amongst others.
- Meet statutory and regulatory requirements with respect to the environment.
Environmental Policy
The Laminex Group is committed to pursuing the highest standard of environmental performance, consistent with maintaining
its market position as a leader of quality products and customer service. Our goal is to conserve the environment for
present and future generations.
This philosophy is reflected in the following aims:
- Environmental values are to be promoted by senior management through the implementation of environmental management programs.
- The concepts of waste and emission minimisation, resource conservation, recycling and sustainable development are to be implemented in manufacturing processes and the selection of raw materials.
- Continual improvement is to be achieved through the regular assessment of environmental impact, the updating of objectives, and the implementation of appropriate technology and environmental management practices.
- Effective communication and cooperation with environmental authorities is to be maintained.
- All statutory and company regulations which relate to the environment are to be strictly observed.
- All employees are to be made aware of the environmental implications of their actions and decisions, and encouraged to pursue the highest standards of environmental performance.
For a comprehensive video outlining the Greenfirst initiative, click on the image below (80mB).
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