Germany s Kelheim Fibres has become the first viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide to receive Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification.
EMAS is a standardised eco management certification system developed by the European Union. The certification includes the globally applicable ISO 14001 standard and goes beyond its requirements by demanding more transparency and continuous improvement: Certified companies report in their annual EMAS Environmental Statement on their environmental goals and their progress in meeting them.
During the audit preceding the certification, the independent environmental auditor thoroughly investigated all departments of the company, from the production itself to the company canteen. He found no non-conformances and was impressed by the competence and the high sense of responsibility among Kelheim s employees, the company said.
Kelheim Fibres receives EMAS certification
The Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is the standardised eco management certification system developed by the European Union.
12th January 2021
Bavaria, Germany based Kelheim Fibres GmbH reports it has become the first viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide to receive EMAS certification (Eco Management and Audit Scheme), a standardised eco management certification system developed by the European Union.
“Our aspiration is that our fibres offer an eco-friendly and high-performance alternative to synthetic materials”, says Craig Barker, CEO at Kelheim Fibres. “So, it’s not enough that our fibres are made from renewable resources and that they are fully biodegradable – our environmental awareness must include the whole production process and all that goes with it if we want to safeguard our credibility. The EMAS certification proves that we take this responsibility seriously.”
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