Web Desk; 12 January: Duroply has renewed its international certification by the Forest Steward Council (FSC), the global authority in forest management standards providing world’s most credible forest management certification schemes. Duroply’s certification has been renewed for another five years for its Rajkot factory site and covers the production of Plywood, Veneers, Block Boards, Solid Wood Boards, Wood Wool Board, Laminated Compressed Wood, Composite Board, Doors and Door Frames and Flush Door using the Transfer and Percentage System (s). Certification also covers sale of FSC Controlled Wood. The certification is provided after a rigourous inspection is carried out by internationally trained experts.
An independent audit and site inspection for Duroply was done by California headquartered SCS Global Services, a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products and climate sectors. The assessment has been conducted by SCS Global Services in accordance with the protocols of the Forest Stewardship Council A C (FSC).
Announcing the renewal of Certification, Mr. Abhishek Chitlangia, Vice President – Manufacturing, Duroply, said, “As a legacy 65 years old Plywood Company, we are deeply committed to protecting environment. Therefore, we had voluntarily secured FSC certification in 2016 itself. Renewal of this certification is demonstration of our continued commitment to our environment. We cultivate our timber sources very carefully and ensure that our suppliers adhere to global best forest friendly norms. Our manufacturing processes ensure near zero wastage of wood. As a caring company, we only use adhesives that conform to stringent European E0 emission norms. This is to ensure best of health to not only our consumers but also of our employees.”
The Rajkot facility (s) of Duroply has been certified to sell products as: FSC 100%; FSC Mix and FSC Controlled Wood. FSC 100% means all materials used come from responsibly managed, FSC-certified forests. Products with FSC Mix certifications mean the product is made with a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled materials, and/or FSC-controlled wood. While controlled wood does not come from FSC-certified forests, it mitigates the risk of the material originating from unacceptable sources.
Forest Stewardship Council is a Germany-headquartered non-profit organization set up in 1993 to promote responsible management and sustainability in the world’s forests through certification that is recognized in many countries as part of their environmental policy. FSC certification ensures that wood products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. FSC boasts of certifying more than 210+ million hectares of forests with over 1,200 individuals and organisations from 92 countries make up in their Governing Body. FSC provides 50,000 plus certifications verifying sustainable sourcing with 1,500 plus companies have licenced to promote FSC-labelled products.
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