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In this day and age we have to seriously consider every decision we make as we grow more aware of the impact each of our actions has on the environment. Kahrs wood flooring manufacturers are in tune with the growing attitude of conservation and preservation that their customers appreciate. Kahrs customers range from large multinational companies, to governments and educational institutions all over the world.

In order to play their part in helping to address what is a world problem and not to alienate any potential market, Kahrs consider how they source their materials very carefully. Thankfully Kahrs source most of their wood from forested areas of Scandinavia and Europe where conservation is a key part of their logging practices. They make sure that their wood comes from places where new growth exceeds that which is harvested through good forest management.

Kahrs has held ISO 14001 environmental management certification for around ten years. This internationally recognised standard monitors not just the actions of a particular company but also others that it could possibly influence. In order to achieve this certification they have to constantly manage not just their own business but that of their supply chain. The reason is that their suppliers constitute something they have influence over.

So having got their supply and manufacturing to meet the stringent criteria, they’ve gone about convincing the rest of the world that wood manufacturing is the most environmentally sound building material. They state that 1000 kWh of thermal energy will produce as much as 1.2 tonnes of timber but only 0.5 of a tonne of bricks and 0.4 of a tonne of cement. Plastic, steel and aluminium are far worse offenders and are not viable as sustainable products.

Kahrs wood flooring is therefore the most appropriate choice for today’s environmentally conscious consumer. As many nations seek to reduce the size of their carbon footprint, there have been suggestions in by certain EU member states that an environment tax be introduced. What this would mean to members of the building trade and ultimately the consumer is that the costs of less environmentally sound products could soar.

Ultimately though your decision should not come down to the price of an installation but you’re approach to the world’s issues with energy and resources are very important. In recent years we have seen how large 4x4 vehicle owners have been criticised by members of the public for their impact. How long will it be before everything is scrutinised.