environment & sustainabilityYou can put your mind at ease! Karelia ticks all the green boxes:
1. PEFC Certification All timbers Karelia uses are from certified sustainable sources! |
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PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation which promotes sustainable managed forests through independent third party certification. This offers customers and consumers the option to choose products from environmentally and socially responsible and economically viable forestry.
You can download the PEFC certificate here.
2. M1 (Emission Classification of Building Materials)
All Karelia products are in accordance with the M1 emission classification (low VOC, formaldehyde, etc).
The aim of the M1 emission classification is to enhance the development and use of low-emitting building materials. All lacquers Karelia uses are solvent free and do not contain formaldehyde.
You can download the M1 certificate for lacquered floors here, and for oiled floors here.
3. ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
The manufacturer of Karelia timber floors is ISO 14001 certified.
This certification exists to help organisations minimise how their operations negatively affect the environment. In order for a company to be awarded an ISO 14001 certificate, they must be externally audited by and audit body that has been accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).
You can download the ISO 14001 certificate here.
You can download the PEFC certificate here.
2. M1 (Emission Classification of Building Materials)
All Karelia products are in accordance with the M1 emission classification (low VOC, formaldehyde, etc).
The aim of the M1 emission classification is to enhance the development and use of low-emitting building materials. All lacquers Karelia uses are solvent free and do not contain formaldehyde.
You can download the M1 certificate for lacquered floors here, and for oiled floors here.
3. ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
The manufacturer of Karelia timber floors is ISO 14001 certified.
This certification exists to help organisations minimise how their operations negatively affect the environment. In order for a company to be awarded an ISO 14001 certificate, they must be externally audited by and audit body that has been accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).
You can download the ISO 14001 certificate here.
