Environmental Stewardship is a journey, not a destination

At KraftMaid, our goal is to be mindful of our environmental impact with every step we take. All KraftMaid Cabinetry plants operate under an environmental management system certified to ISO-14001:2004 standards. While ISO 14001 doesn’t exactly roll off of the tongue, it brings with it significant relevance when talking about green manufacturing. ISO 14001 begins by specifying requirements for establishing a company-wide environmental policy. Obviously, this is an important first step for KraftMaid. ISO 14001 also requires manufacturers to determine environmental aspects and impacts of products, activities and services; plan environmental objectives and measurable targets, implement and operate programs to meet objectives and targets, checks and corrective actions; and management review.

The company also:

· Has earned certification under the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) administered by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Association (KCMA) for manufacturers who meet a stringent set of environmental criteria

· Meets or exceeds the cabinetry requirements for inclusion in the Environments for Living® Certified Green program

· Is a downstream licensed facility of the Composite Panel Association (CPA) and Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) program, procuring at least 95% EPP Certified particle board and using MDF which contains 100% recovered or recycled wood fibers

· Supports the efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council as a corporate member.

As well as national involvement, KraftMaid recognizes the importance of environmental action close to home by:

· Continually monitoring environmental impact through a strong focus on the three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle

· Supporting local communities and neighborhoods around the country through product donation and involvement with various charities and institutions including Habitat for Humanity and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Most recently, KraftMaid was selected as an Ohio winner of the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Stewardship.  Recipients of the award were selected based on a sound track record of environmental compliance and a commitment to go above and beyond regulations to improve environmental performance; a mature environmental management system (EMS) or integration of the EMS principles into core business functions; aggressive environmental performance goals and a process for communicating with the local community about program activities and progress on performance goals.

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