KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program

1. KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program [Company Name] [Date]

2. Speaker’s Name [Speaker’s Title] [Company Name]

3. About [Company Name]

4. About KCMA • Voluntary, non-profit trade association for U.S. manufacturers of kitchen cabinets, bath vanities, decorative laminate products and suppliers to the industry • Manufacturing members account for 80% of cabinet sales in U.S. market • Committed to excellence in manufacturing through continued quality, advocacy, and leadership

5. Not Just Another Green Program • Serious about Environmental Stewardship • Support from Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Members and Non-members • Not market driven but motivated by members wanting to do the right thing • KCMA has over 40 years of experience developing quality standards • ANSI/KCMA A161.1

6. History of ESP • Created to help… • Cabinet manufacturers demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability • Consumers identify environmentally-friendly products • Launched in 2006 • Only environmental certification program specifically focused on kitchen and bath cabinets

7. History of ESP (cont.) • Voluntary program • Establishes a standard administered by a reputable organization with a long history of accepted experience in the kitchen cabinet industry • Based on currently available materials and practices and will change as better materials and practices become available • Currently there are more than 120 ESP Certified Companies

8. [Company] is ESP Certified • ESP created an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the environment • Recognized the importance of sustainability • Met rigorous standards, some requiring 3rd party verification

9. Exploring the Program • Certification awarded based on compliance in five categories: • Air Quality • Product Resource Management • Process Resource Management • Environmental Stewardship • Community Relations • Manufacturers earn points based on compliance within these areas

10. Points Structure CATEGORY POINTS Air Quality 30 Product Resource Management 30 Process Resource Management 20 Environmental Stewardship 15 Community Relations 10 • Certification requires a minimum of 80 out of 105 points

11. Exploring the Program (cont.) • Holistic approach to manufacturing sets it apart from other “green” programs • Examines process from growth and harvesting of raw materials to manufacturing the end product • ESP Seal displayed on certified products

12. Air Quality • 75% of particleboard, medium density fiberboard, and plywood used in the cabinets must meet low formaldehyde emission standards • 75% of cabinets must be finished domestically. Finishes emit no greater hazardous air pollutants than allowed by local plant operating permits

13. Product Resource Management • 75% of particleboard and medium density fiberboard used in cabinets must contain 100% recycled or recovered fiber content • Manufacturers utilize an annual, written training plan to educate their hardwood suppliers of their preference for purchasing certified lumber • Hardwoods purchased are certified through a recognized sustainable forestry program

14. Sustainable Forestry and Selective Harvesting • Ensures the resources removed from forests are at levels the forest is capable of renewing without damaging future supplies • Selective harvesting is the practice of periodically removing mature trees in order to allow young trees to grow • Trees near their death or that have grown to an unproductive diameter can stunt younger trees growth • By periodically harvesting particular trees, forest regeneration is improved, leading to healthier forests

15. Process Resource Management • Manufacturers must … • Have an active recycling program for process wastes • Have a program for tracking and reducing process wastes with documented goals and reports • Use process by-products to generate alternative energy • Have a documented energy conservation program

16. Environmental Stewardship • Manufacturer maintains a firm commitment to environmental quality • Environmental Management System is in place • Reviews environmental practices and policies of its key vendors and contractors • Has a documented program that promotes the use of renewable/recycled materials

17. Community Relations • Manufacturer demonstrates community involvement and leadership through service or charitable organizations • Manufacturer observes all federal, state and local environmental requirements

18. Finding ESP Certified Cabinets • Identify [company’s] environmentally responsible cabinets by looking for the ESP seal • [Company’s] ESP certified cabinet are available [location] • Go to [company’s Web site] for more information on our cabinetry

19. GreenCabinetSource.org • New Micro site • Aims to help educate audiences about ESP and KCMA’s role in encouraging environmental responsibility industry-wide • Consumers • Builders/Remodelers • Architects/Designers • Media • Press center

20. Awards & Accolades • KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program Recognition • NAHB Green Building Award for Advocate of the Year • Reference in NAHB Green Building Standard • Dan Esty endorsement • [Company] Recognition • [Add any relevant awards, etc.]

21. Questions? Thank You!