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Environment

Today, the term sustainable development has become an integral part of any business activity. Businesses are focusing more on providing environmentally friendly products by using eco-friendly materials in processes or as finished products. No business should ever claim that it uses environmentally friendly products unless it is backed by some certification. If a business does make a claim without having any certification, customers don’t often take the business’s word for it. An FSC certification is an important certificate provided by Forest Stewardship Council, which is an international non-profit organisation established in 1993. Being FSC® certified shows that your business complies with the highest social and environmental standards on the market.

For those of us at Principal Doorsets Ltd, FSC certification is very important to us – and here’s why.

Worldwide Credibility
FSC is the only forest certification system that is supported by major international and national, Environmental and Social groups.  Also, it is the only forest certification system supported by credible environmental and social organisations, including the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). FSC certification has a worldwide recognition. It is also regarded as the only legitimate forest certification in the world.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the only independent, not-for-profit, membership organisation that advances forest stewardship through certification of forest management practices and marketplace labelling of certified forest products. WWF works closely with the FSC to protect forest ecosystems. Their approach is founded upon specific, performance-based standards for sustainable forest management.

FSC standards are based on a set of international "Principles and Criteria for Forest Management," and are adapted at the regional level by individuals from local environmental and conservation groups, the timber industry, community and economic development organisations and the general public. A forestry operation that meets FSC standards protects forest ecosystems, water quality, wildlife habitats and local communities. Operations that meet FSC standards are certified, and their forest products can carry the FSC label.

From the outset, Principal Doorsets standardised on Forest Steward Council third party accreditation for all our timber products, it is not an add on or additional expense. Our timber materials are procured from suppliers that are accredited to the Forest Stewart Council system. Principal Doorset is proud to be certified consecutively for the last 7 years under the Forest Steward Council scheme. 

With the issues we are experiencing in the environment, it is hard to imagine what we can do to help. But it starts with us and incremental moves in the right direction will reach a tipping point. So changing habits, selecting the right product and being aware of the impact your actions may result in and negating them, are the steps you can take, today.

Concern for our Environment
The growing concern for the environment is the biggest reason for having an FSC certification for our products. Protecting the environment by using FSC certified products is a part of corporate social responsibility. Many organisations  are working to ensure that they do not overuse the existing resources and compromise on the future generations. This is important because no business would want to face a shortage of resources in the future.

Customer Preference
Nowadays, consumers prefer environment or eco-friendly products over others. This has resulted in more organisations concentrating their efforts more on making and using FSC certified products. FSC certified products are accepted by consumers locally as well as internationally.

To learn more about why FSC certification is important and the principles it supports, click here to go to their web site. If you are seeking product that is certified (by a 3rd party) to the FSC standard, get in touch with our technical sales team here sales@principaldoorsets.co.uk

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