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Certifications

LEED V4_Guidelines
UNI EN ISO
The production process of Marca Corona is UNI EN ISO certified, a standard which guarantees high levels of quality throughout the production Objectives Requirements Marca Corona characteristics Credits
cycle, from the raw materials to the finished product.
SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS)
The wide range of Marca Corona floor tiles
Reducing the Heat Island Effect (difference between the for outdoor applications contributes to the
U.S.GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP thermal gradient of urban and surrounding rural areas) to REDUCTION OF THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT reduction of the Heat Island Effect. For 1
Marca Corona is an ordinary member of the U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL, an organisation that promotes sustainability of design, minimise the impact on the micro-climate. more information, please contact
construction and building management processes, by defining parameters for sustainable building, recognised in over 50 countries all over Marca Corona.
the world. The USGBC is, in particular, known for having developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating and
certification system. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (MR)
AVAILABLE CERTIFIED EPD Marca Corona has its own EPD that
LEED V4 The EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) has been certified by an independent
Marca Corona products contribute to obtaining LEED credits, in compliance with the latest upgrade of the certification system, namely LEED V4, is a declaration that communicates the organisation. 1
today the most important criterion for rating the environmental sustainability of a building. In accordance to this system, the rating of a building environmental performance of products. The
depends on the number of credits obtain in several sustainability areas. Amongst the most important parameters for obtaining LEED V4 credits: analysis of the lifecycle describes the impact
reduction of the Heat Island Effect, availability of specific certificates (amongst which the EPD, PEF and HPD), the provision of transparent on the environment in an exhaustive manner.
information relating to raw materials, the recycled content in the finished product and the level of emissions of VOC. Marca Corona is amongst the first
AVAILABLE CERTIFIED PEF
industries in the ceramic sector to have a
This is a multi-criteria method for measuring PEF declaration that has been certified by 1
EPD environmental performance, promoted by the an independent organisation. A certified
The EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is an environmental product declaration that provides transparent and comparable information EU. PEF guarantees that tiles have high
on environmental impact of products. It highlights the commitment of a company towards sustainability. performance specifications.
Apart from the EPD, issued to all companies of Confindustria Ceramica to rate the average environmental impact of the ceramic sector, Marca
Corona will soon be obtaining the brand EPD, which is specific for its production range. Promoting the use of products and materials with Marca Corona uses only materials that
have been identified in terms of origin,
available lifecycle information, such as lower ecological, SOURCE OF RAW MATERIALS
economic and social impact. Transparency in the selection of raw extraction site and methods for reduction 1
materials. of environmental impact. The availability of
PEF this information is certified by an external
party.
The PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) measures the environmental performance of a product throughout its life-cycle. The purpose of
the PEF is to establish common methods for measuring and communicating environmental impact in order to allow for a direct comparison CONTENT OF RECYCLED MATERIAL The wide range of Marca Corona
between the product and other items of the same product category. floor tiles can lead to credits by virtue,
determined by the percentage of pre- MAX 1
consumer recycled material employed.
For more information, contact Marca
Corona.
HPD
The HPD (Health Product Declaration) is a self-declaration relating to the healthiness of a finished product, which describes the composition AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES Marca Corona products have a HPD
of a material (material contents, absence of VOC, etc) and its effects on health. Specific communication standards make this declaration • HPD (Health Product Declaration) in compliance 1
particularly understandable and transparent. Owning this certification contributes to obtaining LEED V4 CREDITS. with standards.
INNOVATION IN DESIGN (ID)
NF UPEC Marca Corona obtained the OHSAS 18001
NF UPEC is the French quality mark. It is a product approval certificate issued by the French institute, CSTB, that certifies technical suitability Creating added value by respecting and improving BAT AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES certification that defines the requirements
of first grade products with respect to their intended use. Marca Corona has obtained the UPEC certificate for several collections. For a (Best Available Techniques) • OHSAS 18001 for management of safety and health 1
complete list of the items, visit http://www.marcacorona.it/fra/ethique/certifications.html of workers to ensure that their working
environment is safe.
GREEN GUARD INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - (IEQ)
The GREENGUARD certification is an environmental product certification founded in the United States. It guarantees that products designed
for use indoors meet stringent chemical emission limits and contribute to the creation of healthier interior environments. The GREENGUARD Ensuring healthy indoor spaces and maximum comfort for LOW EMISSION MATERIALS Marca Corona tiles do not emit Volatile 1
certification proves that a product fulfils the most rigorous and complete global standards on the low emission of Volatile Organic Compounds the end user. Organic Compounds.
(VOC) into the environment and in buildings. The GREENGUARD certification is widely recognised and adopted by sustainable building and
building codes all over the world. For a complete list of articles, visit https://www.marcacorona.it/eng/ethics/certifications.html For a complete list of the items, visit https://www.marcacorona.it/eng/ethics/certifications.html

CCC
The CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) is a compulsory safety mark for products sold in the Chinese market. It is required for both Chinese
manufactured and foreign imported products.

OHSAS
The BS OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) standard specifies the requirements for occupational health and
safety management systems and helps companies keep occupational health and safety risks under control and improve their performance.
Occupational health and safety means: “conditions and factors that affect, or could affect, the health and safety of employees, temporary
workers, contractor personnel, visitors or any other person in the workplace (cf 3.23)”.