Environmental Management
It mean making the right window and door choice in today’s low carbon economy. It means putting environmental management at the heart of the decision-making process.
When it comes to door and window products, sound environmental management demands new thinking. Considerations range from the raw materials used in manufacturing, through thermal performance and maintenance requirements, right through to product disposal years later at end of a product’s service life.
In addition to being ISO 9001 accredited for the manufacture supply and installation of window and door systems, Swan Windows and Doors are one of the few fabricators to have also achieved ISO 14001 accreditation. This globally recognized environmental management standard certifies that the company has demonstrated the best environmental standards throughout every aspect of it’s operations.
What is ISO 14001?
The Environmental Management standards set out in ISO 14001 have established sustainability and the further reduction of environmental impact at the forefront of business development. The attainment of ISO 14001 at Swan is recognition for years of careful planning. Proper procedures and company-wide standards have been laid out and successfully implemented to achieve the goal of improved environmental performance.
With all PVC products made from lead-free profiles (containing no heavy metals), and all timber sourced from sustainable forests you can be assured that Swan’s products have been manufactured in the most sustainable and environmentally sensitive way possible.
Why is it important to be ISO 14001 certified?
This certification poses a great challenge for all companies worldwide in determining their impact
on the environment. The rigorous set of requirements make it difficult to achieve certification and few window and door companies are able to do so.
Being ISO14001 certificated allows Swan to prove the environmental credibility of the company and its products with an internationally recognised certificate. Furthermore, you can be satisfied that a partnership with Swan will enhance the ‘green’ credentials of your project.