RPG supports the mission of the USGBC to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. In 1995, the USGBC developed the LEED rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the USGBC representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.

Green is more than just LEED, however. It’s a way of life, stewardship and for many, simply makes good business sense. As an acoustical manufacturer, we are focused on providing sustainable acoustical products. However, indoor environmental quality is more than just acoustics. It also incorporates thermal comfort, indoor air quality and lighting quality, and is an integral aspect of high performance building design.

At RPG, we strive for a sustainable approach to manufacturing, by meetng present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable construction is defined as "the creation and responsible management of a healthy built environment based on resource efficient and ecological principles". Sustainably designed buildings aim to lessen their impact on our environment through energy and resource efficiency. Sustainable facilities use land wisely, use energy water and materials efficiently, enhance human health and well being, are economical to operate, and promote recycling.

• Use of recycled materials and resources that are natural, plentiful or renewable
• Forest Stewardship Council wood products
  
  
FSC Chain of Custody Certificate For LEED Credits
RPG has successfully completed the Chain of Custody certification program administered by SCS. SCS is one of the world’s leading FSC certifiers and one of its founding members. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international certification system that recognizes the highest levels of environmentally and socially responsible forest management. FSC certification is a voluntary, market-based system that allows companies to promote their products as deriving from well-managed forests. By holding an FSC Chain of Custody , companies earn the right to market and sell products as being FSC Certified and to affiliate themselves with the Forest Stewardship Council. To earn an FSC Chain of Custody certification, companies must develop and implement procedures that cover all of the elements of the relevant FSC standard. Companies must account for their purchase of certified material, their inventory, their manufacturing procedures, determination of FSC claims, use of logos, as well as sales, invoicing and recordkeeping procedures. For more information on the FSC program at RPG, please contact Brian Rife, RPG’s Chain of Custody Administrator. Having received certification, RPG can now provide FSC products when requested on a project along with all of our other products. RPG is proud to help sustain our forests and promote responsible resource management.

• Waste recycling efforts
• Purchasing “green” power
• Creating more resource efficient manufacturing processes
• Use of environmentally friendly plastics
• Use building materials, components, and systems found locally or regionally
• Quantify the recycled content of our products
• Quantify the use of low/no VOC stains and finishes
• Use recycled or recyclable product packaging
• Promote our products through “green product directories”

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