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ANSI/BIFMA e3: level ®

Sustainability Certification for Furniture

The level® program is based on a


multi-attribute sustainability standard
initiated by the Business and
International Furniture Manufacturers
Association (BIFMA), and developed
under the open, consensus-based
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process. The
program’s aim is to provide an open, transparent means of
evaluating and communicating the environmental and social
impacts of furniture products in the built environment.

Products eligible for level® certification include all business


and institutional furniture. This includes but is not limited
to moveable walls, systems furniture, desking systems,
casegoods, tables, seating, and accessories.

CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
SCS provided the first level® certifications in 2009, and is the
leading certification body for the program in North America.
Additionally, certification to level:

Can contribute credits to LEED 2009 and LEED v4 rating


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programs

Establishes your leadership credentials in the office


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furniture industry

Supports your internal sustainable management


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objectives

Assures customers and stakeholders that your certified


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products are held to industry-leading social and
environmental standards

Helps you meet state and federal procurement


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requirements

Establishes a path for continuous improvement


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For information about becoming


certified or locating certified products:
SCSglobalServices.com/bifma-level

Stephanie Blazek, Account Executive


sblazek@scsglobalservices.com
+1 (510) 452.6394

Setting the standard for sustainability™


www.SCSglobalServices.com
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CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
A complete platform of A flexible kit-of-parts From Allsteel’
surfaces, storage, and space works together to respond product desig
division, Stride creates more to changing needs, goals, to your workp
COVER ABOVE personalized and productive and styles. beyond, Stride

Qualification for level® certification under the ANSI/ 5. Corrective Actions


Landscape™ surface: Infinite Spectrum™ Landscape surface: Infinite Spectrum
simulating PANTONE® 11-4201 TPX simulating PANTONE 16-0906 TPX Simply places to work. on sustainable
xcellence is evident in everything Cloud Dancer from the PANTONE for Taupe from the PANTONE for architecture
architecture and interiors color system and interiors color system Panel fabric: Luna every step of t
Panel fabric: Stagger Coast Laminate Stitch Abalone (COM) Laminate (edge): Frosty

BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard requires You respond to any non-conformities with a Corrective
the furnishing choices you make. (edge): Frosty White (White) Paint: White (White) Paint: Brilliant White, Driftwood
Champagne Metallic Seating upholstery: Seating upholstery: Contour Suitable Brown
Narrative Umber Frame finish: Black Frame finish: Black
ign bridging traditional and Mitered Rim Profile Drawer/Door Pull
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conformance with criteria under four specific categories: Action Plan.


Satin Nickel Metallic
es, Escalade brings an elegance

essionalism. Features include

uch as prominent cornice, crackled

Materials
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6. Certification Decision
nd satin nickel hardware. Escalade
Chassis/Worksurfaces Wood Veneer
rdinary qualities that set you apart Doors Wood or Crackled Glass

Energy & Atmosphere


Details Standard, Arc Top and Table desks, Mitered Base/Cornice

§§ Power/Data Standard Cord Management


Wood Finishes Natural, Honey, Caramel, Autumn, Amber, Cordovan, Judicial, Mocha SCS conducts a final technical review of the assessment
Complements Reception Desks, Filing/Storage, Conference Tables, Occasional Tables

Human & Ecosystem Health


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Certifications SCS Sustainable Choice™ Certified SILVER, FSC-Certified Wood Option
GSA Models available on GSA Contract report and makes the final certification decision. If
certification is granted, SCS issues the certificate and final
Social Responsibility
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report to your facility or operation.
A numeric rating of 1, 2 or 3 indicates the threshold of
certification a product has achieved, where level® 3 is the 7. Certification Maintenance and Renewal
highest rating. Periodic audits as required under the standard are
conducted to maintain your certification and support
continual improvement.
PROCESS
1. Data Collection
CHOOSE SCS
An SCS technical associate provides you with a Data
Request Form (DRF) that will be used to define the SCS Global Services (SCS) has been providing global
certification scope and assemble supporting evidence for leadership in third-party environmental and sustainability
submission to SCS. certification, auditing, testing, and standards development
for over 30 years. Our programs span a wide cross-section
2. On-site Audit of industries, recognizing achievements in green building,
The auditor conducts an on-site audit as a means to product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry,
substantiate the conformance path provided. retail, and more. We are accredited to provide services
under a wide range of nationally and internationally
3. Draft Assessment Report recognized certification programs.
The auditor writes a draft assessment report that details
the findings of the audit, which includes data analysis, non-
conformities, and opportunities for improvement.

4. Internal Technical Review


A qualified SCS representative reviews the report, making
any necessary corrections or changes before the report is
sent to the client.

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