15 Standards and certifications As part of our wide-ranging sustainability agenda, we invite external organisations to audit and certify the sustainability measures in place across our company. As a global company, we seek to comply with internationally recognised standards wherever possible. We have been certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) since 1991, to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) since 1997 and to ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems) since 2012. To maintain compliance with these standards, we have introduced an integrated management system (IMS) with a modular set-up, which gives employees access to the specific management tools they need to ensure compliance with the relevant standards for their particular site and situation. We also partner with the Forest Stewardship ® Council (FSC ) to promote environmentally and socially responsible practices within the forestry and timber industries. We have been purchasing FSC-certified chipboard (self-build sets) since 2013, and since 2019 we have been using packaging and printed materials made exclusively from FSCcertified raw materials. Sustainability at Blum EN ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Quality management systems enable us to deliver products and services that meet the required quality standards. They also help us to improve our performance and organisational structures, develop efficient processes and implement changes to make our business stronger and fit for the future. At Blum, our quality management system covers the development, manufacture and distribution of our hinge, box, runner, lift and pocket systems as well as our assembly devices for furniture fittings. The ISO 14001 standard sets globally recognised standards for environmental management EN ISO 14001 – Environmental Management systems. In addition to complying with relevant legislation, companies can use an environmental management system to help them achieve the goals set out in their environmental policies. Blum has been certified to ISO 14001 since 1997. Since then, we have systematically improved our environmental performance by expanding our environmental agenda and introducing appropriate measures. Regular audits are conducted to ensure our actions remain both effective and compliant. EN ISO 50001 – Energy Management The international ISO 50001 standard for energy management systems provides companies with a useful tool to help them continually improve their energy efficiency. By systematically recording their energy flows, companies gain access to the data they need to make informed decisions on strategies to improve their energy footprint. ® For more than 25 years, the Forest Stewardship Council has been advocating for the ® FSC – Forest Stewardship Council ® sustainable management of the world’s forests. In order for products to carry the FSC label, all companies involved in the product chain must undergo a strict certification process. Catalogue 2024/2025 1
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