NAV ECO
Since its inception, New Age Veneers has prioritised the responsible sourcing and manufacturing of its products
NAV ECO is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program implemented by New Age Veneers to guide actions and choices throughout all company activities. It is built on a strategic ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Framework which aligns with NAV’s commitments to key UNSDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals).
From the beginning of the company, NAV has driven the building of a more sustainable and resilient future through business operations and choices. It’s main CSR objectives include to innovate sustainably, ensure ethical actions, empower communities, preserve nature and promote sustainability.
NAV has set a number of short and long term KPIs which include sourcing eco-friendly materials and suppliers, implementing eco-friendly samples and packaging, transparency in supply chain management, internal recycling of samples material, and increased sustainability practices at manufacturing sites, among others.
The company’s aim is “to be leaders in the Australian veneer industry, setting the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices and innovating responsibly to create a positive impact on society and the environment”.
As a company, NAV takes its environmental responsibility seriously and takes a proactive role as a building material supplier to achieve sustainability certifications. It focusses on responsible product sourcing, transparent practices, and a determination to have a positive societal and environmental impact. The majority of its product ranges contribute to Green Star Credits via Global GreenTag, PEFC and Responsible Wood certifications, Fire Testing Reports and VOC testing.
In addition, its NAVURBAN™, NAVURBAN Diamond™ and NAVURBAN Elements™ ranges are all GreenTag Certified (Level B4). For added assurance, these certified ranges have also achieved Global Green Tag’s Product Health Declaration (PHD).
The company’s CSR framework guides actions and choices made throughout NAV at all levels, supporting the team to make decisions with planet and people at the forefront. All its environmental claims follow ISO 14021:2000.
“At NAV, sustainable design innovation and the future of our industry are at the forefront to how we develop new business strategies and products,” says Amarni Story, Marketing Manager at NAV. “We strive to uphold ethical practices in both our products and business operations. A commitment reflected in our newly developed NAV-ECO program, which provides transparency across all our business KPIs AND alignment with the United Nationals Sustainability Goals”.
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