As a growing Australian business, we hold a commitment to effecting positive change, both socially and environmentally. Sourcing products globally, we dedicate ourselves to upholding and maintaining minimum standards encompassing labour, health, safety, environmental management, and ethical practices throughout our extensive supply chain.
We strive to supply environmentally-friendly products to the Australian market, sourced from renewable materials. At Criterion Industries, we are dedicated to fostering a healthier planet for future generations.
Criterion industries Environmental Statement 2024
What is FSC?
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide. FSC defines standards based on agreed principles for responsible forest stewardship that are supported by environmental, social, and economic stakeholders.
What it means for us
Criterion Industries' Victorian branch has successfully obtained FSC Certification (Single Site), which marks a milestone for Criterion in our commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible. That said, this signifies the first step to achieving a multiple site FSC certification, which we plan on applying for in the future, watch out for updates!
FSC Core Labour Requirements Policy statement
Criterion Industries FSC Product List
Criterion Industries Self-Declaration Committing to FSC Values
What is PEFC?
PEFC, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, is a leading global alliance of national forest certification systems. PEFC is an international non-profit, non-governmental organisation, dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.
What it means for us
Criterion Industries started the journey to become certified nationally by PEFC. As of January 2025 Criterion has been multi-site certified which is another milestone in our commitment to operating in an environmentally sustainable way.
Criterion is committed to managing its entire operations in an environmentally responsible manner, to ensure the protection of the environment for this and future generations.
As part of its Environment Policy, Criterion Industries has implemented a Chain of Custody (CoC) management system, certified to the Standards of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Through this system, we ensure we meet the requirements of the PEFC Chain of Custody Standards, including PEFC ST 2002:2020, as well as related directives and guidance.
Criterion Industries is dedicated to fostering a work environment where our employees feel safe and productive. Recently, we launched the Safety Champions initiative, empowering our employees to voice their concerns and report workplace hazards. This proactive approach helps us minimize injuries and maintain a secure workplace.
Our commitment to creating an inclusive and vibrant work culture has been recognised by Human Resources Director, which named Criterion Industries a 5-star employer of choice for 2024.
If you need more information about our sustainability policies, initiatives, or our FSC product list, feel free to reach out to us. Simply click the button below to contact us or schedule a consultation with one of our friendly staff members.
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