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SCS Now Offers Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiativersquosreg Chain of Custody StandardForest product organizations can now achieve triple Chain of Custody certification to SFIreg FSCreg and PEFC through SCS
EMERYVILLE Calif (Mar 12 2019) ndash SCS Global Services (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is now offering chain of custody certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Standard SFI is a leading credible certification in North America for responsible forest products This new service offering leverages SCS as a one-stop shop for the wood and paper industries providing clients with increased efficiency for dual and triple chain of custody certification to the major three forest sustainability standards SCS is also currently undergoing accreditation for and will soon be offering certification services for SFI Forest Management and SFI Fiber Sourcing Standards
ldquoSFI is pleased that SCS Global Services is now an accredited certification body that can deliver certification to the SFI Chain of Custody Standard We appreciate SCSrsquo commitment to our efforts to promote the value of sustainably managed forests across the US and Canadardquo said Kathy Abusow President and CEO of SFI
ldquoWe are excited to offer SFI Chain of Custody certification and have seen a lot of our clients interested in achieving triple certification with SCSrdquo said Dave Bubser SCS Vice President Natural Resources ldquoWith customer service as our top priority and highly seasoned professional staff operating around the world wersquore looking forward to providing the SFI marketplace with the same high level of quality and rigor that our clients have come to expect from usrdquo
SCS offers individual or bundled chain of custody certifications to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Forest Stewardship Councilreg and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification as well as a breadth of other sustainability certifications If you would like to get certified or find out more about bundling Chain of Custody certifications contact Joseph Kochanski at jkochanskiscsglobalservicescom
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services has been a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification certification auditing testing and standards development for more than three decades Its programs span a cross-section of industries recognizing achievements in green building product manufacturing food and agriculture forestry power generation retail and more Headquartered in Emeryville California SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas AsiaPacific Europe and Africa Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields and the company is a trusted partner to many environmental NGOs due to its dedication to quality and professionalism SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices Learn more
New Sydney Metro Northwest Stations Built Using 100 Responsibly Sourced TimberAustraliarsquos Largest Public Transport Project Awarded Project Certification
SYDNEY (June 19 2019) ndash Metro station canopies and multi-story parking faccedilades recently completed as part of the Sydney Metro Northwest project have been constructed with 100 responsibly sourced timber according to certification body SCS Global Services (SCS)
The wood used at seven stations has been certified by SCS under Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Responsible Wood (RW) Chain of Custody Project Standards and one additional station has been certified with a Forest Stewardship Councilreg (FSCreg) Partial Project Certificate
Additionally the timber used on four multi-story parking structures with space for more than 4000 vehicles has also been certified as responsibly sourced under the PEFC and RW Project Standards
The Sydney Metro Northwest project is the first project of its kind to earn a responsible timber project certification Transit operations commenced within the system on May 26 2019
The principal contractors John Holland and CPB Contractors as part of the Northwest Rapid Transit Consortiumrsquos Infrastructure Joint Venture sourced timber from FSC and Responsible Wood certified forests in New South Wales They also tracked the material through the primary saw mills and timber wholesalers to the fabricators and installers of the timber batten ceilings and faccedilades Brighton Ceilings Pty Ltd and Foxville Projects Group (NSW) Pty Ltd
SCS Global Services conducted the certification assessments under the PEFCRW and FSC standards Independent third-party certification ensures that timber comes from responsibly managed forests and that transparency has been maintained throughout the supply chain Since the first FSC project in Australia in 2010 SCS has certified all FSC and or PEFCRW projects in Australia
John Holland Sustainability Manager Thirukumaran Jallendran said
ldquoThe Sydney Metro Northwest project is a milestone for Australia and we are proud that it reflects the countryrsquos responsible sourcing goals It was a complex undertaking and it is very rewarding to see it completed SCS helped ease the certification process and enabled us to be the first to achieve a project certification of this magnitude We hope to set the precedent that project certification is a significant and worthwhile endeavor for other Australian projectsrdquo
SCS Global Services Lead Auditor Nick Capobianco said
ldquoProjects of this scale and profile are key to driving change in supply chains and educating stakeholders suppliers and the general public about sourcing responsible forest products Third-party certification was essential for this large-scale project to meet Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia rating tool requirements as it enabled Sydney Metro to demonstrate responsibly sourced Learn more
asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification Mark Now More Accessible to Product ManufacturersSCS Global Services Now Approved by Allergy Standards Limited to Offer asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification
EMERYVILLE Calif (Nov 15 2018) ndash SCS Global Services (SCS) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) today are announcing an initiative aimed at growing the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification program internationally Consumer products and building materials carrying the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg mark are scientifically proven to support the needs of people affected by allergies or asthma
The strategic initiative announced at the US Green Building Councilrsquos annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will further strengthen and expand the certification programrsquos accessibility in the green building product manufacturing sector
ldquoGlobally there is an opportunity for manufacturers to access the growing consumer market for healthier productsrdquo said SCS Vice President of Corporate Sales and Marketing Stanley Mathuram ldquoasthma amp allergy friendlyreg is a robust certification and a mark that consumers trust We are pleased to add it to our portfolio of servicesrdquo
ldquoSCSrsquos depth of knowledge about product manufacturing and supply chains combined with the breadth and reputation of ASLrsquos standards should help companies deliver qualified products to the business and residential marketsrdquo he added
ldquoThis initiative will be catalytic for the certificationrdquo said ASL CEO Dr John McKeon ldquoSCS is an innovator in the field of indoor air quality and a marketplace leader in certification Its global scope and credibility make
SCS the ideal certification body to bring the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification to more products in more countriesrdquo
ASLrsquos physicians and scientists developed the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification in 2002 and have since awarded the mark to millions of products across 38 categories To earn certification products must undergo rigorous chemical physical and allergen testing to prove that they contribute to healthier home and workplace environments Certified products help consumers address indoor air quality limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce allergens and irritants that can trigger symptoms
Current categories of certified products include flooring insulation wall paint HVAC furnace and automobile air filters as well as bedding toys and cleaning products Additionally certified electronics and appliances include washers dryers vacuums air purifiers humidifiers and dehumidifiers asthma amp allergy friendlyreg products can be purchased around the world including at US retailers such as The Home Depot Bed Bath and Beyond Target and Amazon
ldquoAs a client of both ASL and SCS Owens Corning sees tremendous opportunity in the companies working together to grow the market for asthma and allergy friendlyreg products like our high-performance Pure Safetyreg insulation and to facilitate increased consumer access to themrdquo Learn more
2000 Powell St Ste 600 Emeryville CA 94608 +18003263228
infoscsglobalservicescom wwwscsglobalservicescom
Media ContactWe are very pleased to help put journalists and editors in touch with our in-house experts to answer your questions related to food and agriculture and to provide blog content and by-lined articles on topics of interest to your readers
Linda Brown lbrownscsglobalservicescom | (510) 504-0226
SCS Now Offers Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiativersquosreg Chain of Custody StandardForest product organizations can now achieve triple Chain of Custody certification to SFIreg FSCreg and PEFC through SCS
EMERYVILLE Calif (Mar 12 2019) ndash SCS Global Services (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is now offering chain of custody certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Standard SFI is a leading credible certification in North America for responsible forest products This new service offering leverages SCS as a one-stop shop for the wood and paper industries providing clients with increased efficiency for dual and triple chain of custody certification to the major three forest sustainability standards SCS is also currently undergoing accreditation for and will soon be offering certification services for SFI Forest Management and SFI Fiber Sourcing Standards
ldquoSFI is pleased that SCS Global Services is now an accredited certification body that can deliver certification to the SFI Chain of Custody Standard We appreciate SCSrsquo commitment to our efforts to promote the value of sustainably managed forests across the US and Canadardquo said Kathy Abusow President and CEO of SFI
ldquoWe are excited to offer SFI Chain of Custody certification and have seen a lot of our clients interested in achieving triple certification with SCSrdquo said Dave Bubser SCS Vice President Natural Resources ldquoWith customer service as our top priority and highly seasoned professional staff operating around the world wersquore looking forward to providing the SFI marketplace with the same high level of quality and rigor that our clients have come to expect from usrdquo
SCS offers individual or bundled chain of custody certifications to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Forest Stewardship Councilreg and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification as well as a breadth of other sustainability certifications If you would like to get certified or find out more about bundling Chain of Custody certifications contact Joseph Kochanski at jkochanskiscsglobalservicescom
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services has been a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification certification auditing testing and standards development for more than three decades Its programs span a cross-section of industries recognizing achievements in green building product manufacturing food and agriculture forestry power generation retail and more Headquartered in Emeryville California SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas AsiaPacific Europe and Africa Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields and the company is a trusted partner to many environmental NGOs due to its dedication to quality and professionalism SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices Learn more
New Sydney Metro Northwest Stations Built Using 100 Responsibly Sourced TimberAustraliarsquos Largest Public Transport Project Awarded Project Certification
SYDNEY (June 19 2019) ndash Metro station canopies and multi-story parking faccedilades recently completed as part of the Sydney Metro Northwest project have been constructed with 100 responsibly sourced timber according to certification body SCS Global Services (SCS)
The wood used at seven stations has been certified by SCS under Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Responsible Wood (RW) Chain of Custody Project Standards and one additional station has been certified with a Forest Stewardship Councilreg (FSCreg) Partial Project Certificate
Additionally the timber used on four multi-story parking structures with space for more than 4000 vehicles has also been certified as responsibly sourced under the PEFC and RW Project Standards
The Sydney Metro Northwest project is the first project of its kind to earn a responsible timber project certification Transit operations commenced within the system on May 26 2019
The principal contractors John Holland and CPB Contractors as part of the Northwest Rapid Transit Consortiumrsquos Infrastructure Joint Venture sourced timber from FSC and Responsible Wood certified forests in New South Wales They also tracked the material through the primary saw mills and timber wholesalers to the fabricators and installers of the timber batten ceilings and faccedilades Brighton Ceilings Pty Ltd and Foxville Projects Group (NSW) Pty Ltd
SCS Global Services conducted the certification assessments under the PEFCRW and FSC standards Independent third-party certification ensures that timber comes from responsibly managed forests and that transparency has been maintained throughout the supply chain Since the first FSC project in Australia in 2010 SCS has certified all FSC and or PEFCRW projects in Australia
John Holland Sustainability Manager Thirukumaran Jallendran said
ldquoThe Sydney Metro Northwest project is a milestone for Australia and we are proud that it reflects the countryrsquos responsible sourcing goals It was a complex undertaking and it is very rewarding to see it completed SCS helped ease the certification process and enabled us to be the first to achieve a project certification of this magnitude We hope to set the precedent that project certification is a significant and worthwhile endeavor for other Australian projectsrdquo
SCS Global Services Lead Auditor Nick Capobianco said
ldquoProjects of this scale and profile are key to driving change in supply chains and educating stakeholders suppliers and the general public about sourcing responsible forest products Third-party certification was essential for this large-scale project to meet Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia rating tool requirements as it enabled Sydney Metro to demonstrate responsibly sourced Learn more
asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification Mark Now More Accessible to Product ManufacturersSCS Global Services Now Approved by Allergy Standards Limited to Offer asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification
EMERYVILLE Calif (Nov 15 2018) ndash SCS Global Services (SCS) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) today are announcing an initiative aimed at growing the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification program internationally Consumer products and building materials carrying the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg mark are scientifically proven to support the needs of people affected by allergies or asthma
The strategic initiative announced at the US Green Building Councilrsquos annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will further strengthen and expand the certification programrsquos accessibility in the green building product manufacturing sector
ldquoGlobally there is an opportunity for manufacturers to access the growing consumer market for healthier productsrdquo said SCS Vice President of Corporate Sales and Marketing Stanley Mathuram ldquoasthma amp allergy friendlyreg is a robust certification and a mark that consumers trust We are pleased to add it to our portfolio of servicesrdquo
ldquoSCSrsquos depth of knowledge about product manufacturing and supply chains combined with the breadth and reputation of ASLrsquos standards should help companies deliver qualified products to the business and residential marketsrdquo he added
ldquoThis initiative will be catalytic for the certificationrdquo said ASL CEO Dr John McKeon ldquoSCS is an innovator in the field of indoor air quality and a marketplace leader in certification Its global scope and credibility make
SCS the ideal certification body to bring the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification to more products in more countriesrdquo
ASLrsquos physicians and scientists developed the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification in 2002 and have since awarded the mark to millions of products across 38 categories To earn certification products must undergo rigorous chemical physical and allergen testing to prove that they contribute to healthier home and workplace environments Certified products help consumers address indoor air quality limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce allergens and irritants that can trigger symptoms
Current categories of certified products include flooring insulation wall paint HVAC furnace and automobile air filters as well as bedding toys and cleaning products Additionally certified electronics and appliances include washers dryers vacuums air purifiers humidifiers and dehumidifiers asthma amp allergy friendlyreg products can be purchased around the world including at US retailers such as The Home Depot Bed Bath and Beyond Target and Amazon
ldquoAs a client of both ASL and SCS Owens Corning sees tremendous opportunity in the companies working together to grow the market for asthma and allergy friendlyreg products like our high-performance Pure Safetyreg insulation and to facilitate increased consumer access to themrdquo Learn more
2000 Powell St Ste 600 Emeryville CA 94608 +18003263228
infoscsglobalservicescom wwwscsglobalservicescom
Media ContactWe are very pleased to help put journalists and editors in touch with our in-house experts to answer your questions related to food and agriculture and to provide blog content and by-lined articles on topics of interest to your readers
Linda Brown lbrownscsglobalservicescom | (510) 504-0226
New Sydney Metro Northwest Stations Built Using 100 Responsibly Sourced TimberAustraliarsquos Largest Public Transport Project Awarded Project Certification
SYDNEY (June 19 2019) ndash Metro station canopies and multi-story parking faccedilades recently completed as part of the Sydney Metro Northwest project have been constructed with 100 responsibly sourced timber according to certification body SCS Global Services (SCS)
The wood used at seven stations has been certified by SCS under Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Responsible Wood (RW) Chain of Custody Project Standards and one additional station has been certified with a Forest Stewardship Councilreg (FSCreg) Partial Project Certificate
Additionally the timber used on four multi-story parking structures with space for more than 4000 vehicles has also been certified as responsibly sourced under the PEFC and RW Project Standards
The Sydney Metro Northwest project is the first project of its kind to earn a responsible timber project certification Transit operations commenced within the system on May 26 2019
The principal contractors John Holland and CPB Contractors as part of the Northwest Rapid Transit Consortiumrsquos Infrastructure Joint Venture sourced timber from FSC and Responsible Wood certified forests in New South Wales They also tracked the material through the primary saw mills and timber wholesalers to the fabricators and installers of the timber batten ceilings and faccedilades Brighton Ceilings Pty Ltd and Foxville Projects Group (NSW) Pty Ltd
SCS Global Services conducted the certification assessments under the PEFCRW and FSC standards Independent third-party certification ensures that timber comes from responsibly managed forests and that transparency has been maintained throughout the supply chain Since the first FSC project in Australia in 2010 SCS has certified all FSC and or PEFCRW projects in Australia
John Holland Sustainability Manager Thirukumaran Jallendran said
ldquoThe Sydney Metro Northwest project is a milestone for Australia and we are proud that it reflects the countryrsquos responsible sourcing goals It was a complex undertaking and it is very rewarding to see it completed SCS helped ease the certification process and enabled us to be the first to achieve a project certification of this magnitude We hope to set the precedent that project certification is a significant and worthwhile endeavor for other Australian projectsrdquo
SCS Global Services Lead Auditor Nick Capobianco said
ldquoProjects of this scale and profile are key to driving change in supply chains and educating stakeholders suppliers and the general public about sourcing responsible forest products Third-party certification was essential for this large-scale project to meet Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia rating tool requirements as it enabled Sydney Metro to demonstrate responsibly sourced Learn more
asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification Mark Now More Accessible to Product ManufacturersSCS Global Services Now Approved by Allergy Standards Limited to Offer asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification
EMERYVILLE Calif (Nov 15 2018) ndash SCS Global Services (SCS) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) today are announcing an initiative aimed at growing the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification program internationally Consumer products and building materials carrying the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg mark are scientifically proven to support the needs of people affected by allergies or asthma
The strategic initiative announced at the US Green Building Councilrsquos annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will further strengthen and expand the certification programrsquos accessibility in the green building product manufacturing sector
ldquoGlobally there is an opportunity for manufacturers to access the growing consumer market for healthier productsrdquo said SCS Vice President of Corporate Sales and Marketing Stanley Mathuram ldquoasthma amp allergy friendlyreg is a robust certification and a mark that consumers trust We are pleased to add it to our portfolio of servicesrdquo
ldquoSCSrsquos depth of knowledge about product manufacturing and supply chains combined with the breadth and reputation of ASLrsquos standards should help companies deliver qualified products to the business and residential marketsrdquo he added
ldquoThis initiative will be catalytic for the certificationrdquo said ASL CEO Dr John McKeon ldquoSCS is an innovator in the field of indoor air quality and a marketplace leader in certification Its global scope and credibility make
SCS the ideal certification body to bring the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification to more products in more countriesrdquo
ASLrsquos physicians and scientists developed the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification in 2002 and have since awarded the mark to millions of products across 38 categories To earn certification products must undergo rigorous chemical physical and allergen testing to prove that they contribute to healthier home and workplace environments Certified products help consumers address indoor air quality limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce allergens and irritants that can trigger symptoms
Current categories of certified products include flooring insulation wall paint HVAC furnace and automobile air filters as well as bedding toys and cleaning products Additionally certified electronics and appliances include washers dryers vacuums air purifiers humidifiers and dehumidifiers asthma amp allergy friendlyreg products can be purchased around the world including at US retailers such as The Home Depot Bed Bath and Beyond Target and Amazon
ldquoAs a client of both ASL and SCS Owens Corning sees tremendous opportunity in the companies working together to grow the market for asthma and allergy friendlyreg products like our high-performance Pure Safetyreg insulation and to facilitate increased consumer access to themrdquo Learn more
2000 Powell St Ste 600 Emeryville CA 94608 +18003263228
infoscsglobalservicescom wwwscsglobalservicescom
Media ContactWe are very pleased to help put journalists and editors in touch with our in-house experts to answer your questions related to food and agriculture and to provide blog content and by-lined articles on topics of interest to your readers
Linda Brown lbrownscsglobalservicescom | (510) 504-0226
asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification Mark Now More Accessible to Product ManufacturersSCS Global Services Now Approved by Allergy Standards Limited to Offer asthma amp allergy friendlyreg Certification
EMERYVILLE Calif (Nov 15 2018) ndash SCS Global Services (SCS) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) today are announcing an initiative aimed at growing the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification program internationally Consumer products and building materials carrying the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg mark are scientifically proven to support the needs of people affected by allergies or asthma
The strategic initiative announced at the US Green Building Councilrsquos annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will further strengthen and expand the certification programrsquos accessibility in the green building product manufacturing sector
ldquoGlobally there is an opportunity for manufacturers to access the growing consumer market for healthier productsrdquo said SCS Vice President of Corporate Sales and Marketing Stanley Mathuram ldquoasthma amp allergy friendlyreg is a robust certification and a mark that consumers trust We are pleased to add it to our portfolio of servicesrdquo
ldquoSCSrsquos depth of knowledge about product manufacturing and supply chains combined with the breadth and reputation of ASLrsquos standards should help companies deliver qualified products to the business and residential marketsrdquo he added
ldquoThis initiative will be catalytic for the certificationrdquo said ASL CEO Dr John McKeon ldquoSCS is an innovator in the field of indoor air quality and a marketplace leader in certification Its global scope and credibility make
SCS the ideal certification body to bring the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification to more products in more countriesrdquo
ASLrsquos physicians and scientists developed the asthma amp allergy friendlyreg certification in 2002 and have since awarded the mark to millions of products across 38 categories To earn certification products must undergo rigorous chemical physical and allergen testing to prove that they contribute to healthier home and workplace environments Certified products help consumers address indoor air quality limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce allergens and irritants that can trigger symptoms
Current categories of certified products include flooring insulation wall paint HVAC furnace and automobile air filters as well as bedding toys and cleaning products Additionally certified electronics and appliances include washers dryers vacuums air purifiers humidifiers and dehumidifiers asthma amp allergy friendlyreg products can be purchased around the world including at US retailers such as The Home Depot Bed Bath and Beyond Target and Amazon
ldquoAs a client of both ASL and SCS Owens Corning sees tremendous opportunity in the companies working together to grow the market for asthma and allergy friendlyreg products like our high-performance Pure Safetyreg insulation and to facilitate increased consumer access to themrdquo Learn more
2000 Powell St Ste 600 Emeryville CA 94608 +18003263228
infoscsglobalservicescom wwwscsglobalservicescom
Media ContactWe are very pleased to help put journalists and editors in touch with our in-house experts to answer your questions related to food and agriculture and to provide blog content and by-lined articles on topics of interest to your readers
Linda Brown lbrownscsglobalservicescom | (510) 504-0226
2000 Powell St Ste 600 Emeryville CA 94608 +18003263228
infoscsglobalservicescom wwwscsglobalservicescom
Media ContactWe are very pleased to help put journalists and editors in touch with our in-house experts to answer your questions related to food and agriculture and to provide blog content and by-lined articles on topics of interest to your readers
Linda Brown lbrownscsglobalservicescom | (510) 504-0226
