Amtico: Environment and Accreditations
Home owners are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their home improvements, and many people wish to choose products from brands that are proven to have green credentials. If you’re concerned about environmental issues, then Amtico Flooring is an excellent LVT brand to choose, because the company is committed to sustainability and works hard to reduce its impact on the environment throughout its processes.
This covers three main areas:
Production
- Amtico’s factories in the UK and USA are ISO 4001 certified (the world’s leading environmental management standard) and the company aims to only work with other suppliers who have the same certification
- Energy is conserved through the installation of movement sensors and timers across Amtico’s offices
- Effective waste management policies mean Amtico has reduced the amount of waste sent to landfill by 93% over the last 5 years
Post-production
- All Amtico products are packaged using 100% recyclable materials
- Manufacturing takes place in UK factories, reducing the fuel used to transport Amtico products, therefore its overall carbon footprint
Recycling
- Amtico’s recycling policy means customers can return any Amtico products for recycling
- Where products are returned, Amtico will re-process them for use in new Amtico flooring, or where this isn’t possible, recycle the material into lower-grade products
Other accreditations
In addition to these impressive environmental credentials, Amtico International also has a number of accreditations for other elements of its work, showing the company’s sustained commitment to quality:
- A+ and A ratings on the BREEAM environmental scale
- Membership of the DGNB and US Green Building Council; organisations committed to developing more sustainable built environments
- A+ rating on the French Indoor Air Quality Scale
- Holder of the Floorscore mark for low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions
- Approved as compliant with the ISO 9001 quality management standards in the UK
What this means
As a home owner or commercial property manager, you can be sure that when you choose Amtico flooring, you’ll receive a product that doesn’t just perform well and look good – it also has low environmental impact and is produced by a company that puts quality at the heart of everything it does.
