To help communicate our commitment to designing sustainable products, we offer products that have been third-party certified and contribute to sustainability-related programs.
The SCS Indoor Advantage program certifies products for low emissions and good indoor air quality. To become certified, products undergo emissions testing at an independent, accredited laboratory. Furniture products are tested for 35 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde, in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA M7.1/X7.1 and CDPH Standard Method v1.1. Allsteel’s products are Indoor Advantage Gold certified and can contribute to LEED and WELL projects
The ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard is a comprehensive, multi-attribute standard for sustainability in the office furniture industry. The standard provides direction to manufacturers in the areas of materials, energy and atmosphere, human and ecosystem health, and corporate social responsibility. Third party certification (called LEVEL) is based on an audit of the corporation, the manufacturing site, and the specific products. Allsteel’s products are LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3 certified and can contribute to LEED and WELL projects.
HNI used the following methods for its product grouping approach for LEVEL certification:
The combination of base product and options with the highest volume of sales or anticipated highest volume for a new product within the product category / subcategories as defined in Annex A. It is not necessary to consider the full range of options available on the representative sample for purposes of the evaluation. Notwithstanding all products of a family group are expected to meet the intent of the credits.
Worst‐case sample selection as defined in the BIFMA LEVEL Standard (v 2019 ) - Section 4.
The Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program certifies products that have met criteria in five different stages, including material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Once certified, products enter a cycle of continual improvement for criteria in each stage. Certification to Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels can be achieved. Some Allsteel products are Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze under version 3.1 and can contribute to LEED and WELL projects. See certificates and product specification sheets for details.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable way. Allsteel is FSC® Chain of Custody certified to provide FSC-certified furniture as "FSC Mix Credit". FSC options are available on select products and can contribute to LEED projects. Please see price list for details.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) were created to provide an understandable report of how a product impacts natural resources, the environment, and the atmosphere. EPDs are based on Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), which are detailed analyses of a product’s environmental impacts throughout its life cycle, including raw material extraction and processing; product assembly; distribution and use; and end-of-life. Allsteel’s EPDs conform to ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, and can contribute to LEED projects.
Healthier Hospitals (HH) is a program that helps hospitals and healthcare organizations set sustainability goals and track their progress toward achievement. Voluntary challenges are available for organizations to pursue, including the Healthy Interiors goal. This goal encourages hospitals to purchase furniture that is free of flame retardants, stain repellants, antimicrobials; contains less than 1% PVC; and meets low-emitting criteria.
Please note, this is not a certification, and Healthier Hospitals does not verify the information presented in the link below.
LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification program focused on the development of more sustainable buildings. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED building standard is a collection of building strategies and practices that when used, can help reduce a building’s environmental impacts. Allsteel is proud to be a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn more at www.USGBC.org.
Allsteel’s products can contribute to several credits in the Materials and Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality credit categories of the LEED 2009 and LEED V4 rating systems.
The WELL Building Standard™ is the first standard to integrate human health and wellness into the design, construction, maintenance and operations of buildings. WELL is administered by the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI), a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment. Learn more at www.wellcertified.com.
Allsteel’s products can contribute to Features in the Air, Light, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind Concepts of WELL V1.
Several of Allsteel’s showrooms have achieved WELL Certified™ Gold in the Retail Pilot, including Los Angeles (2017), Boston (2018), and Chicago (2019).
Respecting people and the environment while creating the best product.