FSCTM - Forest Stewardship CouncilTM
For several years we have been working towards reducing our environmental footprint without compromising on product quality.
We take responsibility and act in a way that is sustainable and that preserves our natural resources.
We have been successfully FSCTM certified since 2021 (licence number: FSCTM C168085). The validity of our FSCTM Multisite certificate covers all sites in Europe and North America.
The responsible management of forests is a subject close to our hearts, which is why we are one of the world's first abrasive manufacturers to use exclusively FSC-certified paper for our wood-based abrasive products (paper backings).
By procuring raw materials that meet FSC standards, sia Abrasives is taking another important step and making a valuable contribution to future generations.
FSCTM – An important service
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the ethical and responsible management of the world's forests.
FSC is the most trusted organisation when it comes to safeguarding essential environmental and social standards in the world's forests. With globally recognised standards, unparalleled integration of all relevant interest groups and the support of big-name companies as well as highly respected environmental and social organisations, the FSC is widely regarded as the most credible solution for sustainable forestry management. The certificates are issued by independent third parties and are verified annually. Around the world, some 200 million hectares of forestry are FSC-certified.
For more detailed information, visit the FSC's global website: fsc.org
What are the aims of the FSCTM?
The FSC's aim is to pave the way to better forestry management the world over. FSC considers itself a platform where representatives with different interests in forestry can come together and forge a consensus about responsible forestry management.
This consensus provides the foundation from which to develop management standards and derive marketing mechanisms for forestry products created by these standards.
For more detailed information, visit the FSC's global website: fsc.org
sia Abrasives and FSCTM – we pledge our commitment
We are committed to using only FSC-Mix certified raw materials in the manufacture of flexible abrasives on paper backing at the Frauenfeld facility.
We only use products from FSC-certified and controlled sources for our paper backing.
For more detailed information, visit the FSC's global website: fsc.org
Labelling of the abrasive products
The certified abrasive products can be clearly identified by an FSC label and corresponding licence number on the reverse of the abrasive.
The licence number is: C168085
The FSCTM Mix label
FSC Mix represents products made from material comprising at least 70% FSC-certified wood, recycled material and material from controlled sources (controlled wood).
For more detailed information, visit the FSC's global website: fsc.org
Our certificate from the certification body
The certificate number from the certification body is: IMO-COC-247152
The validity of the FSCTM multi-site certificate covers all our proprietary facilities in Europe that process and sell our abrasives on paper backings. This only relates to paper-based abrasives, which are manufactured in Frauenfeld.
sia Abrasives Industries AG has been part of the Bosch Group since 2008, which is why the certificate is in the name of Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH.
The applicable FSC certificate can be accessed on the FSC's official website using the licence number C168085.The applicable FSC certificate can be accessed on the FSC's official website using the licence number C168085.
FSC – Public Certificate Search
info.fsc.org/certificate.php
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