© Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, Reston, VA 20191 KCMA Environmental Stewardship...

© Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, Reston, VA 20191

KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program

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About KCMA Voluntary, non-profit trade association for U.S. manufacturers of

kitchen cabinets, bath vanities, decorative laminate products and suppliers to the industry

Manufacturing members account for 80% of cabinet sales in U.S. market

Committed to excellence in manufacturing through continued quality, advocacy, and leadership


Not Just Another Green Program Serious about Environmental Stewardship

Support from Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Members and Non-members

Not market driven but motivated by members wanting to do the right thing

KCMA has over 40 years of experience developing quality standards ANSI/KCMA A161.1


History of ESP Created to help…

Cabinet manufacturers demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability

Consumers identify environmentally-friendly products

Launched in 2006

Only environmental certification program specifically focused on kitchen and bath cabinets


History of ESP (cont.) Voluntary program

Establishes a standard administered by a reputable organization with a long history of accepted experience in the kitchen cabinet industry

Based on currently available materials and practices and will change as better materials and practices become available

Currently there are more than 120 ESP Certified Companies


[Company] is ESP Certified ESP created an opportunity to demonstrate our

commitment to the environment

Recognized the importance of sustainability

Met rigorous standards, some requiring 3rd party verification


Exploring the Program Certification awarded based on compliance in five

categories: Air Quality Product Resource Management Process Resource Management Environmental Stewardship Community Relations

Manufacturers earn points based on compliance within these areas


Points StructureCATEGORY POINTS

Air Quality 30

Product Resource Management 30

Process Resource Management 20

Environmental Stewardship 15

Community Relations 10

Certification requires a minimum of 80 out of 105 points


Exploring the Program (cont.) Holistic approach to manufacturing sets it apart from

other “green” programs Examines process from growth and harvesting of raw

materials to manufacturing the end product

ESP Seal displayed on certified products


Air Quality 75% of particleboard, medium density fiberboard, and

plywood used in the cabinets must meet low formaldehyde emission standards

75% of cabinets must be finished domestically. Finishes emit no greater hazardous air pollutants than allowed by local plant operating permits


Product Resource Management 75% of particleboard and medium density fiberboard

used in cabinets must contain 100% recycled or recovered fiber content

Manufacturers utilize an annual, written training plan to educate their hardwood suppliers of their preference for purchasing certified lumber

Hardwoods purchased are certified through a recognized sustainable forestry program


Sustainable Forestry and Selective Harvesting Ensures the resources removed from forests are at

levels the forest is capable of renewing without damaging future supplies

Selective harvesting is the practice of periodically removing mature trees in order to allow young trees to grow Trees near their death or that have grown to an unproductive

diameter can stunt younger trees growth By periodically harvesting particular trees, forest regeneration

is improved, leading to healthier forests


Process Resource Management Manufacturers must …

Have an active recycling program for process wastes

Have a program for tracking and reducing process wastes

with documented goals and reports

Use process by-products to generate alternative energy

Have a documented energy conservation program


Environmental Stewardship Manufacturer maintains a firm commitment to

environmental quality Environmental Management System is in place Reviews environmental practices and policies of its key

vendors and contractors Has a documented program that promotes the use of

renewable/recycled materials


Community Relations Manufacturer demonstrates community involvement

and leadership through service or charitable organizations

Manufacturer observes all federal, state and local environmental requirements


Finding ESP Certified Cabinets Identify [company’s] environmentally responsible

cabinets by looking for the ESP seal

[Company’s] ESP certified cabinet are available [location]

Go to [company’s Web site] for more information on our cabinetry


GreenCabinetSource.org New Micro site Aims to help educate audiences about ESP and

KCMA’s role in encouraging environmental responsibility industry-wide Consumers Builders/Remodelers Architects/Designers Media

Press center


Awards & Accolades KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program

Recognition NAHB Green Building Award for Advocate of the Year Reference in NAHB Green Building Standard Dan Esty endorsement

[Company] Recognition [Add any relevant awards, etc.]


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