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At Sky Valley, we’re making sure more than just our cabinetry lasts.
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) developed performance standards for the cabinet industry 36 years ago, and recently introduced a certification program to promote environmental responsibility and sustainability among cabinet manufacturers. Through the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP), cabinet manufacturers can demonstrate their commitment to sound environmental management and sustainable practices in the production of their products in areas that impact the environment and their community.
Certification in the ESP is awarded on an annual basis on compliance in five categories:
- Air Quality – reduction in the emission of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
- Product Resource Management – use of recycled and sustainable products
- Process Resource Management – company has a recycling, waste stream management, and energy conservation program in place
- Environmental Stewardship – manufacturer has a documented program which demonstrates its commitment to environmental quality and reviews the environmental
practices of its key vendors
- Community Relations – company demonstrates community involvement and leadership through service or charitable organizations
A cumulative score must be reached over all five categories to qualify for ESP certification, along with the supporting documentation to substantiate that the company has instituted the necessary policies and procedures. Upon certification, all
ESP-certified companies are awarded the ESP seal to display on their products, giving testament to their dedication to preserving much needed resources.