Environmental
Doing our bit
As a responsible manufacturer, Techlam is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources and the environment.
Techlam's sustainable pathway
Our policy is based on the integration of effective management practices into company activities with the aim of continually improving our environmental performance. Techlam complies with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
We assign management responsibility to ensure that our employees are aware of their individual responsibilities and provide effective information and training to support them to contribute effectively.
We continually assess the environmental impact of our activities and products, and drive the business to reduce our impact via the establishment of appropriate controls and measures
Our wastage programme ensures all by-products and adhesives are disposed without impact on the environment and any off-cut timber is disposed of carefully.
We hold certification for FSC® – our licence number is FSC-C130502. This partnership among business, the public sector, and civil society provides a unique tool for dealing with the issues surrounding forestry. FSC® is internationally recognised as the most rigorous environmental and social standard for responsible forest management. Its great strength lies in its ability to encourage dialogue between various sectoral interests. This partnership among business, the public sector, and civil society provides a unique tool for dealing with the issues surrounding forestry.
We are continuing to take the sustainable pathway in our business, the cost of this is superficial to the benefits it creates for our clients.
Ask for our FSC®-certified products or View our certificate
Downloads
Chain of Custody certification issued by the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council). New Zealand Made Certificate (220.43 KB)
A Certificate of Licence grants Techlam the right to label their products and services with the iconic Kiwi trademark. Our Environmental Credentials (5.07 MB)
Want to know your impact? take a look at our 'Nutrition Labels' and you can see what the benefits of Techlam Glulam are on the environment. Techlam Glulam Declare Label 2024-25 (850.84 KB)
Techlam achieves Declare label transparency for a range of Glulam engineered timber products, showcasing Techlam's commitment to sustainable construction and material health. The Declare label provides a clear view of the product's ingredients, highlighting its Red List Free status and responsible sourcing.
