Overview
Environmental stewardship is a primary component of Innovant’s core philosophy. One of our key missions is to minimize our impact on the environment and to ensure our products are environmentally sustainable. In addition to sustainability, we keep health top of mind throughout product development and production. Our products are not only healthy for the environment, but also for the people that use them.
Environmental Impact Program
Innovant’s Environment Impact Program was designed in conjunction with our operation and production teams, as well as outside consultants specializing in environmental waste handling.
Engineering: Standard panel heights, work surface depths, etc. have been engineered to minimize waste. Innovant not only orders raw goods with this in mind, but also implements software to generate cut-lists that maximize yield. We also sources sustainable materials, including panel fabrics made with recycled polyester and metal pedestals made of automotive grade steel (post-industrial off-cuts and waste) from US car manufacturers.
Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Innovant’s manufacturing processes and lead times minimize the need for overstocking. We rarely store discontinued products on our shelves. We are also able to maximize small-footprint warehousing, even as our order volume increases.
Facilities: With all facility retrofits, Innovant strives to maintain or decrease our environmental impact, whether energy, water or material use. Recent examples include the remodeling of our showroom to incorporate low-flow fixtures in the bathrooms and at our factory where we retrofitted High Efficiency T8 lighting. Innovant’s manufacturing facility also participates in Long Island Power Authority’s voluntary program to minimize power usage during peak demand periods.
LEED Contributions
All of our standard products already conform to a variety of eco-requirements and many items can be further configured to maximize LEED credits.
GreenLock
By design, open plan benching and workstations use fewer materials and are inherently more sustainable than traditional cubicles. Still, we are always exploring new ways to reduce the impact our products have on the environment. One innovation is Innovant’s GreenLock™ sustainable finish program, a formaldehyde-free varnish alternative for clients with heavily woodcased projects.
Environmental Product Declarations
EPDs are transparent reports that communicate the environmental impacts of a product's lifecycle.
See all of Innovant’s Certified Green Products here.
SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
Based on BIFMA X7.1-2006 and CA Section 1350, Indoor Advantage Gold is one of two USGBC recognized third-party certifications that demonstrate adherence to stringent standards for Formaldehyde and TVOC emissions of furniture products. SCS Indoor Advantage Gold environmental certification is current for all of Innovant's furniture products.
SCS HPD 2.1.1 Standard
Innovant has achieved HPD certification for two product lines, with additional HPD s expected. For more information click on the icons below.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management System
Guided by the internationally recognized ISO 14001, Innovant strives to minimize any negative effects on the environment.