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Canada Green Building Council
Armstrong is a member of the Canada Green Building Council. CaGBC is the developer and administrator of LEED in Canada.
Collaborative of High Performance Schools
Armstrong is a member of the Collaborative of High Performance Schools. This organization facilitates the design of high performance
schools: environments that are not only energy efficient, but also healthy, comfortable, well lit, and containing the amenities
needed for a quality education.
Design Futures Council
Armstrong is a research partner and corporate member of the Design Futures Council, an interdisciplinary network of design,
product and construction leaders exploring global trends, challenges and opportunities to advance innovation, and shape the
future of the industry and the environment. Since 2004, Armstrong has supported the Design Futures Council Leadership Summit
on Sustainable Design at the highest level as a Platinum sponsor, the only manufacturer to do so
EPA Green Power Partner
Armstrong is a certified Green Power Partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We purchase 2.2 million kilowatt
hours of wind-generated energy, the equivalent of 75% of the power for our Corporate Headquarters Building 701. By using
clean, renewable wind power at this rate, it’s as if Armstrong planted 149,000 trees or removed 300 automobiles from the road.
The Green Power Partnership encourages organizations to purchase green power—solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and
low-impact hydro—as a way to reduce the risk of climate change and the environmental impacts associated with conventional
electricity use.
ENERGY STAR
Armstrong earned the Energy Star distinction in 2006 for our Corporate Headquarters Building 701. Buildings that earn the
Energy Star are the top performers for energy efficiency nationwide and use about 35% less energy than average buildings.
Energy Star, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, helps save money and
protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
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Armstrong World Industries has earned the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star® certification for its Corporate
Headquarters, Building 701, in Lancaster, PA.
“The Energy Star distinguishes the building as one of the top 25% in the nation in terms of energy performance, and makes
it a testament to improving the environment as well as the company’s bottom line,” states Jean Lupinacci, director of the
Energy Star Commercial and Industrial Branch.
Ongoing Energy Conservation“Environmental management at Armstrong is embedded in our corporate culture,” notes James S. Baker, Armstrong director of
facilities management. “We are proud that the Energy Star program has recognized that saving energy has become the norm in
the daily operation of our headquarters building.” EPA awards the Energy Star label to facilities that achieve energy performance ratings of 75 or better, on a scale from 1
to 100. Ratings are calculated by comparing buildings of similar square footage on factors such as location, energy consumption,
number of occupants, number of computers and other equipment present, and hours of operation. In addition, the building must conform to industry standards for thermal comfort, air ventilation, control of indoor air pollutants
and illumination. Building Features Advanced HVAC System
Armstrong headquarters building uses an advanced heating, ventilating and air conditioning system that includes energy efficient
motors for all air handlers and pumps in the building, along with an Energy Management Control System to control the motor
systems and space temperatures.
The system also features variable speed drives on all fans and pumps to reduce energy usage during part load/non-occupied
periods. All HVAC equipment uses CFC-free refrigeration and is zoned to create smaller areas for climate control.
Combination of Natural and Artificial Light
The building’s design allows natural light to penetrate deep into the building. Exterior sunshades ensure that summer sun
does not overheat the interior and drive up cooling requirements. Integrated control systems interface with lighting systems
through outdoor photocells and timer functions to reduce energy consumption.
Inside the building, occupancy sensors control lighting when spaces are occupied. Dual level lighting further minimizes the
use of artificial light and related heat gains. The uplighting applications take advantage of the Armstrong high light reflectance
ceiling panels used throughout the workspaces.
Measurement Devices Provide Feedback
The application of energy measurement devices provides continuous feedback on building performance compared to building specifications.
View Armstrong's profile on the Energy Star website.
FloorScore
Armstrong is a founding member and active participant in FloorScore - a voluntary certification program that identifies flooring
products that meet stringent air quality requirements for low emitting building materials.
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
The Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) has awarded the Armstrong Building Products Macon Waste Water Treatment
facility 2007 Plant of the Year in the direct discharge, biological category. “Direct discharge, biological” refers to the
direct discharge of manufacturing water into a natural water source instead of a municipal treatment plant. The plant was
graded on permit monitoring, process control, safety, maintenance, solids management, and staffing and training. Other major
manufacturing facilities in Georgia considered for this honor included Perdue, Tyson, Anheuser-Busch and PepsiCo. Our Treatment
Plant was also awarded the 2007 GAWP Plant of the Year in Safety.
Good Environmental Choice Australia
Armstrong has fifteen ceiling products, manufactured in seven plants around the world, that are certified as environmentally
preferable by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA).
The Good Environmental Choice Australia label is recognized by architects, manufacturers, designers and building industry
professionals as the leading life-cycle, assessment-based eco-labeling program in Australia. The program is managed by Good
Environmental Choice Australia Ltd., a not-for-profit national environmental research and certification organization, in accordance
with ISO 14024, the International Standard for Third Party Environmental Labeling and Declaration.
Click here for the list of Armstrong plants and products that are officially GECA-licensed:
U.S.
• Macon, Ga: Textura and Dune Second Look
• Marietta, Pa: Fine Fissured High Acoustic
• Pensacola, Fla: Ceramaguard
• St. Helens, Ore: Fine Fissured Second Look, Fine Fissured High Acoustic
Germany
• Munster: Prima Fine Fissured, Prima Sahara, Bioguard Acoustic, Ultima
France
• Pontarlier: Dune Max
China
• Shanghai: Fine Fissured, Dune
Green Building Council of Australia
Armstrong is helping to promote sustainable development and the implementation of green building programs, technologies and
design practices in Australia as a member of the Green Building Council.
Greenhouse Challenge Plus
Armstrong Australia received the national 2007 Greenhouse Challenge Plus Award for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 23
percent over five years. This means our two Australian floor plants have reduced CO2 emissions by 3,000 tons on an annual basis.
Hardwood Forestry Fund
At Armstrong, we are committed to protecting forests and promoting responsible forest management practices. In 2008, in partnership
with the Hardwood Forestry Fund (HFF), Armstrong funded tree planting and forest regeneration projects as part of our Forest Management Sustainability Initiative to replenish what we harvest.
The philanthropic arm of the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association, HFF matches environmentally conscious companies with forestry
projects, and promotes hardwood timber growth, management, environmental education, and wise use of the nation's renewable
forest resources.
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Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association
As a member of the association, Armstrong is helping to promote and support the use of high-quality, environmentally sound,
decorative wood products manufactured in North America.
Indian Green Building Council
Armstrong is a founding member of the Indian Green Building Council.
International Interior Design Association
Armstrong is a member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), supporting its mission to enhance quality of
life through excellence in interior design.
Keep Australia Beautiful
We manufacture commercial resilient flooring at two floor plants in Victoria, Australia, in Thomastown and Braeside, both
near Melbourne. In 2007, these plants recycled 300 tons of post-consumer and post-industrial waste — water bottles, paper,
plastic shopping bags and vinyl flooring scraps. For those efforts, Armstrong received the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable
Cities Litter & Waste Management Award in 2006 and their Zero Waste Award in 2007.
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) represents kitchen, bath and other residential cabinet manufacturers
and suppliers in the U.S. Armstrong participates in the KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). After meeting the
certification requirements in areas such as air quality (low-formaldehyde emitting composite wood), resource management and
environmental stewardship, all Armstrong cabinets have been certified by the KCMA.
National Association of Home Builders
Known as “the voice of the housing industry,” the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) represents more than 235,000
members involved in all aspects of home building and remodeling. Through our membership and participation in the annual National
Green Building Conference, Armstrong is able to present innovative green building products and ideas for the mainstream residential
building industry.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
As a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Armstrong stays on top of key trends and standards
in the remodeling industry. Green remodeling, for example, is one of the hot topics in the industry, and NARI has rolled out
a green remodeling education program focusing on energy efficiency and conservation, indoor air quality, efficient use of
resources, recycling of demolition material and renewable energy sources.
REGREEN ASID & USGBC
Sustainable renovation practices are as important as new construction, and Armstrong is helping to bring best practice guidelines
to homeowners, residents, design professionals, product suppliers and service providers through its participation in the REGREEN
program with the American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Tropical Forest Foundation
Armstrong has partnered with the Tropical Forest Foundation (TFF), a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to the
conservation of tropical forests through sustainable forestry. TFF has become widely recognized for establishing demonstration
models and training schools to show the advantages and teach the principles of sustainable forest management/reduced-impact
logging.
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Armstrong requires its wood suppliers to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, including those covering raw materials.
Less than five percent of the Company’s wood purchases come from tropical forests. In those instances, Armstrong requires
suppliers to provide documentation verifying their adherence to national and international rules and regulations governing
tropical wood species.
In addition, Armstrong and TFF are working together to identify ways that the tropical timber companies with which Armstrong’s
suppliers do business can use Reduced Impact Logging, an internationally recognized system to minimize the ecological impact
of logging and ensure healthy forests.
“Armstrong is an integral part of an important international leadership effort to preserve and protect precious ecological
systems, benefit the environment and promote the responsible use of natural resources,” says O. Keister Evans of the Tropical
Forest Foundation
U.S. Green Building Council
As a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Armstrong recognizes the importance of sustainable design and the
value associated with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™. Armstrong is
committed to developing products that help contribute to achieving LEED credits.
USGBC LEED-EB Platinum
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (USGBC LEED-EB) maximizes
operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. It provides a recognized, performance-based benchmark for building
owners and operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale. Armstrong was awarded the
highest level of USGBC certification, LEED-EB Platinum, in 2007 for Building 701, its Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster,
Pennsylvania.
Built in 1998 as a "green" building, Building 701 includes design features that help it be an economically profitable, environmentally
responsible and productive place to work. Building 701 has had design and operational improvements over the years, and has
become an example of a healthy, sustainable facility.
Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Armstrong Australia was inducted into the Victorian state government’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2008 for making outstanding
contributions to sustained manufacturing excellence, particularly in the area of reducing our environmental footprint.
The 77 member companies in the Manufacturing Hall of Fame demonstrate the foresight, creativity and energy to advance manufacturing
in Victoria, Australia, with innovative solutions to global manufacturing issues that have made them world leaders.
Vinyl Council Australia – Product Stewardship Commitment Program
In 2002, Armstrong along with 32 other companies in the Australian PVC (polyvinyl chloride) industry, in conjunction with
Environment Australia, signed and publicly released a Product Stewardship Commitment. The event was held at Armstrong’s Braeside
Flooring Plant.
The Commitment documents a series of measures the PVC industry is undertaking to address the health and environmental concerns
associated with the manufacture, use and disposal of these products.
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