To hold ourselves accountable to our sustainability objectives, we utilize a number of independent programs to help us monitor and track the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes. These include:
This is the “gold standard” for facility-based environmental performance. It recognizes and drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal requirements.
TOTO® is a partner in the EPA’s innovative collaboration between the EPA and the freight industry to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an evaluation program and standard metrics for comparison of the life cycle impact of buildings and products.
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
The WRI Climate Southeast Partnership builds strategies that allow companies to thrive in a carbon-constrained economy. Partners develop greenhouse gas (GHG) management systems, share energy management practices and invest in clean energy.
The Morrow Plant Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2008 Certified (Manufacturing and Process Quality) and the Morrow Plant Environmental Management System is ISO 14001:2004 Certified. The management systems are measurement tools designed specifically to help manufacturers regulate and improve the product quality and environment of their facilities.