
Sustainability and Certifications
To respect the environment is part of our nature |
At Sonae Arauco, we are committed to a responsible exploration of raw materials and we actively respect these principles in all our business practices. We believe in efficient value chains capable of stimulating investment and active forest management. Wood-based panels contribute to the responsible use of forest resources, because:
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FSC® and PEFC™ 100% of the wood we use comes from sustainable, certified and controlled sources Our commitment to the responsible use of raw materials runs through our entire value chain and all our commercial endeavours. |
The basis of the quality provided by Sonae Arauco products is the use of wood from sustainably managed and carefully controlled sources. Within this scope, Sonae Arauco has PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) (FSC-C013589) chain of custody certification, which ensures the use of wood-based raw materials from responsible sources.Sonae Arauco contributes to the circular economy in the timber sector, through recovery of waste wood and its integration into the production cycle. It assures its collection, management and recycling, in addition to using recycled wood and preventing it from being burnt or disposed of in landfills.The production of wood-based panels at Sonae Arauco thus incorporates several of the principles of the circular bioeconomy, such as more efficient production models (reduction of raw materials and energy consumption), lifecycle extension (dynamisation of recycling networks), recovery of by-products and waste, along with various awareness and social involvement projects. |
It should also be pointed out that Sonae Arauco products are an important source of carbon capture, contributing to the mitigation of climate change.Its Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are verified by the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. and present a transparent view of the environmental impact of its products. These Declarations describe the materials in relation to their environmental impact, through a lifecycle assessment, as well as their technical and functional characteristics. They are based on a quantitative and objective assessment, based on standard EN15804, which allows the sustainability of the materials and projects where they are used to be assessed.
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LEED® How can our products help you to obtain a LEED® certificate? |
LEED® is a programme that certificates the sustainability of buildings and the way they are planned, constructed and maintained. Developed by the U.S Green Building Council, this certification is wide-ranging, flexible and covers the entire lifecycle of a building.LEED® provides building owners and operators the tools they need to access their buildings performance while providing healthy indoor spaces for its occupants. |
The selection of the construction materials are crucial for obtaining LEED® Certification and that’s why Sonae Arauco solutions are suitable to make this environmental-friendly path.There are specific prerequisites that projects must satisfy and a variety of credits they can pursue to earn.Sonae Arauco solutions can help you to gain credits in these categories: |
Materials and ResourcesThose credits encourage using sustainable building materials and reducing waste. In this category, we are always looking forward to promote and optimize building products with:
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Indoor Environmental QualityThose credits recognize better indoor air quality and access to daylight and views. Through our low emitting materials, we aim to reduce concentrations of chemicals that can damage air quality, human health, productivity and the environment. |
LEED® certification programme also compasses the following categories, always with the aim to plan and build more efficient and sustainable buildings. |
The number of points that a project earns determines its level of LEED® certification. |
Documents
[PT/ES] FSC® - Sonae Arauco Portugal/Spain248.95 KB
[EN] FSC® - Sonae Arauco Deutschland783.62 KB
[EN] FSC® - Sonae Arauco Netherlands370.13 KB
[EN/PT] FSC® - ECOCICLO - Energia e Ambiente, S.A.1.08 MB
[ES] FSC® - Aserraderos de Cuellar209.33 KB
[ES] FSC® - Tecmasa606.09 KB
[PT/ES] PEFC™ - Sonae Arauco Portugal/Spain1 MB
[EN] PEFC™ - Sonae Arauco Deutschland633.02 KB
[EN] PEFC™ - Sonae Arauco Netherlands339.61 KB
[EN/PT] PEFC™ - ECOCICLO - Energia e Ambiente, S.A.166.23 KB
[ES] PEFC™ - Tecmasa657.75 KB
[ES] PEFC™ - Aserraderos de Cuellar243.07 KB
[PT] ISO9001 Sonae Arauco (Portugal / España), Ecociclo, Euroresinas, Aserraderos de Cuellar1.86 MB
[EN] IQNET ISO9001 Sonae Arauco (Portugal / España), Ecociclo, Euroresinas, Aserraderos de Cuellar804.15 KB
[EN] ISO9001 Sonae Arauco Deutschland / ImPaper Europe1.86 MB
[EN] IQNET ISO14001 Sonae Arauco (Portugal / España), Ecociclo, Euroresinas, Aserraderos de Cuellar802.67 KB
[PT] ISO14001 Sonae Arauco (Portugal / España), Ecociclo, Euroresinas, Aserraderos de Cuellar1.8 MB
[EN] ISO14001 Sonae Arauco Deutschland/ImPaper Europe1.81 MB
[EN] IQNET ISO45001 Sonae Arauco (Portugal / España), Ecociclo, Euroresinas, Aserraderos de Cuellar683.86 KB
[EN] ISO45001 Sonae Arauco (Portugal / España), Ecociclo, Euroresinas, Aserraderos de Cuellar910.91 KB
[EN] ISO50001 Sonae Arauco Deutschland/ImPaper Europe1.67 MB
[PT] ISO50001 Sonae Arauco - Oliveira do Hospital635.78 KB
[EN] REACH Declaration Sonae Arauco Portugal515.23 KB
[EN] REACH Declaration Sonae Arauco España525.79 KB
[EN] REACH Declaration Sonae Arauco Deutschland521.51 KB
[EN] Requirements for regulatory compliance of CARB / EPA63.48 KB
[EN] Information to obtain LEED Certification256.08 KB