Certificates authenticate the origin
KOMO® Certificate
Every product for a building or infrastructure sector that is provided under KOMO certification meets very strict quality requirements. Only when accredited, independent certification institutions repeatedly confirm that it meets all requirements is such a product permitted to carry the KOMO Quality Mark. Products with the KOMO Quality Mark last a long time and require less maintenance.
https://www.komoquality.com/
PEFC®
The proof of origin of wood certificate, PEFC®, guarantees the environmental friendliness of wood raw material for the entire production and delivery chain. PEFC™ certification is based on the control of an external, independent third party. The certificate which forest certification granted to us for sustainable forest management is based on three things:
- Published requirements regarding forest management
- Requirements related to the journey of certified wood raw material into wood products
- Control of the fulfilment of the requirements and the stamp attached to the wood product
Source: PEFC Finland
www.pefc.org
FSC®
FSC forest certification creates an incentive for forest owners and managers to follow best social and environmental practices whereas the growing demand for FSC certified products tells forest owners that businesses and consumers increasingly prefer products from well managed forests.
Forest Management certification is awarded to forest managers or owners whose management practices meet the requirements of the FSC Principles and Criteria.
www.fsc.org
EU Ecolabel
The EU Ecolabel helps consumers, retailers and businesses make truly sustainable choices.
The certification program is designed to create sustainable solutions based on a life cycle assessment and a common goal to reduce the environmental impact of production activities or consumption of products.
A product has to meet stringent requirements at all stages of its life cycle. In addition, these requirements need to be constantly addressed in order to create sustainable development.
www.eu-ymparistomerkki.fi
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
As one of the world’s toughest environmental certifications, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel is only awarded to products and services meeting ambitious environmental requirements.
The entire lifecycle is considered, from raw materials, production, and use to recycling and disposal, and to obtain the Nordic Swan Ecolabel you have to meet its requirements that ensure quality and durability.
https://www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org/