Origin of Materials, Certifications and Environmental Information. . 
How we integrate certified materials and documented environmental information into our processes.

The efficient use of resources, along with the use of certified materials and documented environmental information, forms an integral part of our business processes. Below, we provide an overview of selected measures:

Examples of this are:

• The separation of recyclable materials by type wherever possible and their return to the recycling stream.
• Electricity generation through the company's own photovoltaic system to reduce dependence on externally sourced energy.
• The thermal utilization of residual wood materials generated during production in the company's own heating system for heating company buildings.
• The supply of almost the entire Schäfer product range using wood sourced in accordance with the requirements of the FSC™ standard (FSC™-C147242). For selected products, materials from FSC™-certified supply chains are available. The certification documents compliance with the requirements of the FSC™ standard within the certified chain of custody.
• As a PEFC partner (PEFC/04-31-3143), we apply the requirements of the PEFC standard within the certified chain of custody. Through our participation in the PEFC system, we support the procurement of wood products from PEFC-certified sources.

Schäfer Trennwandsysteme is a PEFC partner.

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an internationally recognized certification system for sustainable forest management and chain-of-custody certification.

As a PEFC partner (PEFC/04-31-3143), we apply the requirements of the PEFC standard within our certified supply chain. For selected products, materials from PEFC-certified sources are available.

Reasons for PEFC

Certified Supply Chain
PEFC certification documents compliance with defined requirements throughout certified supply chains. The certification includes criteria for forest management as well as requirements for the traceability of timber and timber-based products.

Independent Verification
Compliance with PEFC requirements is audited by independent certification bodies. These assessments are based on recognized certification and accreditation procedures.

Availability of Certified Materials
PEFC enables forest owners and companies of various sizes to participate in the certification system. As a result, timber and timber-based products from PEFC-certified sources are available across a wide range of markets and applications.

Social and Organizational Requirements
In addition to forest management requirements, PEFC also considers further criteria within the supply chain. These include organizational, social, and documentation-related requirements defined by the certification system.