eco Policy & Sustainability
Our Climate Mission Statement
At Statements Tile, we recognize our pivotal role in the journey toward a sustainable future, particularly within the architecture and design industry. We are deeply aware of the environmental challenges that our world faces, and while we don't manufacture the tiles we distribute, we are uncompromising in our commitment to source from factories that champion sustainable production. Meticulously curating our products, we prioritize suppliers who not only align with our values but also adhere to rigorous emissions standards. By continuously optimizing our supply chain processes, advocating for eco-friendly packaging, and promoting energy-efficient practices, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the transportation and distribution of our tiles.
We believe that as a bridge between manufacturers and the design community, we have a unique responsibility to drive positive change. This commitment propels us to invest in renewable energy, enhance our distribution network's efficiency, and actively engage with suppliers on matters of sustainability. We also champion the cause of sustainability to the architecture and design community, urging them to make choices that reflect a shared dedication to our planet's well-being. Through these concerted efforts, our goal is to offer products that are not only enduring in design and durability but also emblematic of our vow to a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.
certificate types
Ecolabel
A voluntary tool developed by the EEC (European Economic Community) to promote the presence of environmentally friendly products in the market. The European ecological label certifies that the product has a low environmental impact over its entire life cycle. In the setting up the "Hard floor coverings" Ecolabel (2002/272/ec), which includes ceramic tiles, the European Commission has established a series of specific criteria for assigning the label to this category of products.
EUEB Mission Statement:
For the Flower to be recognized as Europe's premier award for products and services which are a genuinely a better choice for the environment. To help manufacturers, retailers and service providers to get recognition for good standards and purchasers to make reliable choices.
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EMAS (91839/93/Ec - 761/2001/EC)
A voluntary tool set up by the EEC at the disposal of companies and other organizations, including public and private services, for monitoring, reporting and improving their environmental performance. The revision of the EMAS regulations has incorporated the ISO 14001 procedure and the two systems are currently equivalent in terms of procedures, organization and control systems.
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IPPC Directive (96/61/EC)
Community directive on integrated pollution prevention and control which marked the transition from a permit based environmental system divided up by medium (water, air, soil, waste, etc.) to an integrated and overarching vision with a focus on prevention at source. To promote innovation, the reduction in company emissions is based on the potential offered by the best available environmental techniques (BATS).
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LEED Certification
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Systems in the nationally accepting benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
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Good Phytosanitary Practices
The Good Phystosanitary Practices program, promoted by Confindustria Ceramica and supported by CTDA protects the Italian ceramic tile exports to the USA. It is based on specific guidelines, made in consultation with the Phytosanitary Service Organization of the Emilia-Romagna Region.
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VOC - COV
VOC certification is a system that measures the quantity of volatile organic compounds released by a product and labels it based on a series of classes, ranged between A+, the best class, and C, the worst class. Ceramica Rondine products do not release into the atmosphere any substances that are harmful to humans.
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Our recycling Practices
OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WASTE DISPOSAL
All office paper is recycled
All cardboard is recycled
All end of lines, odds & ends are donated
Wooden crates and pallets are re-used as delivery packaging
Unusable wooden crates and pallets are recycled
Lunchroom recycling for bottles, cans, newspapers, etc.
Minimizing use of paper through scanning and emailing documents rather than faxing
Warehouse plastic recycling including plastic straps
We are converting to all electronic forklifts
We reuse packing materials
Coffee Room and Order Desk drinking water is filtered rather than bottled