Specialist door manufacturer JELD-WEN has been awarded Cradle to Cradle certification for doors created at its factory in Penrith.
Following extensive investment in sustainability initiatives the specialist timber door manufacturer has been awarded the benchmark certification, which confirms the circularity of its doors to support sustainable building design.
The Cradle to Cradle Bronze level certification applies to all non-glazed doors produced at the factory, including moulded hollow doors, plywood hollow doors and moulded fire doors.
Meeting all five categories of the standard to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified status - material health, product circularity, clean air & climate protection, water and soil stewardship and social fairness - the award reflects JELD-WEN’s commitment to sustainability.
Steps introduced by the company at its flagship sustainability site in Penrith include switching to electric vehicles, using renewable energy, adding sensors to taps, using FSC certified and sustainable timber, using waste to power biomass boilers, and installing more efficient manufacturing systems.
This has been supported by an ongoing commitment to employee equality and supporting wellbeing – such as investment in innovative health and safety systems, a wide network of mental health support, and supporting flexible working policies wherever possible.
Recognised as a leading third-party certification for sustainability, the robust Cradle to Cradle Certified standard is awarded to products that meet the circular economy requirements and can be recycled or reused.
“Operating sustainably is a priority for JELD-WEN to support both the drive towards net zero and to help our customers meet their sustainability objectives.”
He continues: “Securing Cradle to Cradle certification for doors made at our Penrith site is a huge accomplishment and demonstrates our commitment to taking direct action to support sustainable building design, and helping to reduce waste associated with construction and the built environment.
“We are incredibly proud of securing this certification as a company and thank everyone who has played a part in ensuring the company’s success in demonstrating compliance with Cradle to Cradle standards.
“From the components used in the creation of the door to the way that the site operates, the team has been 100 percent on board with demonstrating that we can achieve an incredibly high standard in ESG while maintaining the quality and performance of the product. We look forward to continuing to build on this.”
JELD-WEN is a leading manufacturer of timber doors and doorsets, including specialist firedoors. Find out more about its commitment to sustainability online.