Citizenship - Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES
As an environmentally responsible citizen of the global community, Andersen Corporation is committed to environmental stewardship. We will continuously strive for our facilities, processes and products to meet or exceed all applicable government regulations relating to the environment, and we support these environmental goals: Minimize pollution at the source. Conserve natural resources through reduction, reuse and recycling of materials. Promote energy conservation. Develop long-lasting products that have a minimal adverse effect on the environment. Continuously improve our environmental performance.
Examples of our commitment to the environment include:
FIBREX® MATERIAL
Fibrex material is a revolutionary blend of reclaimed wood fiber and synthetic material. All of the wood fibers used in this compound are reclaimed directly from manufacturing processes.
PROJECT XL
Project XL is a national pilot program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It tests innovative ways of achieving the best performance and flexibility for manufacturers and increased involvement for local communities. The Andersen XL project uses a unique environmental performance ratio measurement that promotes continued VOC reductions on a production volume basis. Andersen was the first company in Minnesota to achieve an XL Permit, and only the thirteenth nationally.
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ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY
Andersen is a member of the Alliance to Save Energy, an organization promoting energy efficiency. The alliance is made up of members of Congress and corporate executives committed to promoting energy efficiency.
| GREEN SEAL Andersen is the only window, door and skylight manufacturer with products that are Green Seal certified. To earn Green Seal certification, we had to demonstrate that our products meet energy efficiency requirements and are manufactured and packaged in a consistent, environmentally responsible manner. |
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| ENERGY STAR® Andersen was one of the first window companies in the nation to meet ENERGY STAR performance requirements in all geographical regions. We've won several ENERGY STAR awards, including Manufacturer Ally of the Year and the National Window Partner of the Year. |
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| U.S. Green Building Council Andersen is a charter member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Using Andersen® products helps commercial and high density residential buildings meet the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program certification in three areas: energy efficiency, material and resource conservation and indoor environmental quality (ventilation and daylighting). |
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE TRACK
Andersen has been recognized by the EPA as a charter member of the National Environmental Performance Track Initiative, due to our commitments to sound environmental management, continuous improvements, public outreach and community involvement.
This information is accurate as of August 24, 2007.
