And the wood used? About sustainable forest resources
The primary raw material used by FAKRO within the production of their wooden roof windows and loft ladders is sourced from the highest quality pinewood. This natural material is obtained from areas with sustainable forest management that have FSC and/or PEFC certification. FAKRO products manufactured using this wood are FSC certified.
Ecological varnishes
When choosing measures to protect the wooden elements of FAKRO roof windows natural surroundings are taken into consideration and are reflected wherever possible. For example, to restrict emissions of volatile organic compounds, FAKRO predominantly applies eco-friendly waterborne varnishes.
"We heat up production and office spaces in all companies belonging to the FAKRO Group in an ecological way."
Janusz Qlodarczyk
FAKRO Administration Director
Production waste management
Globally, FAKRO strives to prevent production waste formation and reduce quantities of waste wherever possible. Being a huge believer in recycling and helping reduce waste, FAKRO recycle and recover wherever they can. For example the wood-waste generated during the production process is used by FAKRO without harmful emissions causing damage to the environment. Janusz Qlodarczyk, FAKRO’s Administration Director commented, ‘We heat up production and office spaces in all companies belonging to the FAKRO Group in an ecological way. The source of energy used for this purpose is biomass which is acquired from the production process waste mixed with chips of energy willow.’
With these and other pro-ecological actions, FAKRO implements the assumptions of the Europe 2020 strategy. In accordance to them, 20% of energy should come from renewable energy sources.
