Environmental Certification

The Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) was developed to encourage practices that benefit both the environment and the communities served by cabinet manufacturers. 

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About the program

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Air Quality & Pollution Prevention

 

  • Manufacturer has a documented energy conservation program
  • Manufacturer has met or exceeded source reduction and waste management goals in section 8 of the Toxic Release Inventory Form R or has listed source reduction activities in section 8.10.1 of Form R
  • Manufacturer has developed environmental product declarations
  • Manufacturer source at least 10% of the electricity used from a renewable source
  • Manufacturer uses the KCMA Carbon Calculator and reports net CO2 emissions
Sustainable forestry

Resource Sustainability

  • 80% of particleboard & medium density fiberboard and plywood used in cabinets are either CPA ECC or Benchmark CWSS certified
  • Manufacturers earn points if they have kitchen cabinets that are also Chain of Custody (COC) certified through a recognized sustainable forestry program
  • Hardwood, softwood and plywood purchased are Chain-of-Custody certified through a recognized sustainable forestry program
  • Hardwood and softwood lumber are certified through a recognized sustainable forestry program
  • Manufacturers utilize an annual, written training plan to educate their hardwood suppliers of their preference for purchasing certified lumber
  • Manufacturer has a documented wood trade compliance or due diligence policy
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Waste Minimization

  • Manufacturer has a comprehensive recycling program for processing waste
  • Manufacturer has a program for tracking and reducing process waste products with documented goals and reports
  • Manufacturer uses process by-products to generate alternative energy
  • Manufacturer has a documented energy conservation program
  • Manufacturer has a program for reclaiming any cabinets and either sending them for recycle, reuse, or re-purpose
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ESP Certification Participant Guidebook

The ESP Guidebook is designed to help first time participants obtain ESP certification. Based on the information provided in the ESP Guidance Document and ESP 01-24 standard, the Guidebook provides example documents needed to earn the minimum required 70 points for certification and comply with the two mandatory requirements.

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