CSM Office Furniture Solutions is an Australian owned company that has been manufacturing high-quality steel office and commercial storage systems for over 60 years.
CSM continues to be committed to environmental sustainability including a zero waste and non-toxic chemical policy at the CSM plant and all products are designed to be 100 percent recycled.
CSM endeavours to use environmentally sensitive materials in all areas of production as highlighted by the introduction of a polypropylene flooring product in our self-based rolling storage unit.
Listed below are ways that CSM and its suppliers manage environmental initiatives:
- Recycle materials on site
- Employ energy-saving lighting
- Water is not used in production processes and any wastewater is recycled
- Operating under a Zero Emission policy
- Excludes all harmful chemicals from the production process
- Removal of all packaging from site to be recycled
Manufacturing operations exceed the requirements of ISO 14001:2016 and undertake continued environmental audits.
Green Certifications
In acknowledgement of CSM complying with the Voluntary Environmental Declaration Standard for Furniture and Fittings, GECA has awarded CSM with the Good Environmental Choice Label.
This is an international best practice environmental declaration ensuring that CSM products (throughout their entire life cycle) deliver better environmental outcomes. The verification program is managed via a Documented Quality Management System and Certification Program based on the comprehensive use of the ISO 14 000 series. This sets CSM ahead of its competitors, and means it is now established as an innovator in environmental standards.
Most CSM products have been awarded the GECA Label including Storage Cabinets, Mobile and Systems Shelving, Mobile Pedestals and Storage Wall.
Green Building Council Australia
CSM is a member of the Green Building Council Australia and has participated in Australia’s highest green star rated commercial fit outs, supplying our green rated storage systems.
The Green Building Council supports the development and implementation of high performance/green building principles, standards, rating and certification systems, performance measures, technologies, products, resources and projects.
The Green Building Council Australia is part of a global initiative – World Green Building Council.
