Skip to main content

What We Aim

To be leaders in the Australian veneer industry, setting the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices and innovating responsibly to create a positive impact on society and the environment. Protecting your space, for your future.

NAV-sustainability-1

Sustainability

NAVTM is Committed

To solidify our commitment to sustainability by prioritising responsible sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of veneer and alternative wood products.

Transparent practices and dedication to social and environmental concerns guide every project and stakeholder interaction, reflecting our sheer determination to have a positive societal and environmental impact.

NAV’s CSR framework ‘NAV ECO’ is underpinned by this key commitment to nurture sustainability and seek harmony between human activities and their impact on the natural environment.

Experienced in responsibility

NAV-sustainability-2

Since its creation, New Age VeneersTM has promoted transparent practices and dedication to social and environmental concerns. We sought out renewable solutions before it was even vogue! All internal and external actions at NAV reflect our commitment to our current and future environment.

NAV-sustainability-3

Guided by CSR

NAV-sustainability-CSR

Guided by CSR

At New Age VeneersTM, we envision a future where beauty meets sustainability, where every surface reflects not just elegance but also our unwavering dedication to the planet and its people.

Our strategic CSR framework ‘NAV ECO’ guides our actions and supports our team to navigate towards more environmentally friendly choices and actions. Find out more about our program and past and present actions, here.

Our ethical and
sustainable initiatives

NAV-sustainability-4

Environmental Responsibility

NAVTM takes its environmental responsibility seriously as a building material supplier.

Guided by our ESG initiatives NAV has achieved a multitude of sustainability certifications.

Our entire product range contributes to earning Green Star Credits and are all PEFC and Responsible Wood certified.

GreenTagCertTM Certification

NAV has achieved GreenTagCertTM certification for various ranges, including NAVURBANTM, NAVURBANTM Laminate, NAVURBAN DiamondTM, NAVURBAN DiamondTM Laminate, and NAVURBAN ElementsTM, contributing to achieving Green Star Credits.

Product Health Declaration (PHD)

NAV’s certified ranges have also achieved Global Green Tag’s Product Health Declaration (PHD), providing added assurance of their environmental impact.

NAV-sustainability-5

NAVURBANTM Product Range

NAV’s NAVURBANTM product range is Global GreenTag certified (Level B4).

Contribution to Green Star Credits

All our ranges contribute to earning Green Star Credits, including credits for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Sustainable products.

Certifications

New Age VeneersTM are PEFC and Responsible Wood certified, contributing to Green Star® points and aligning with environmental standards.

NAVTM recycles all samples and demo projects

More to come….

Accreditations & Certifications

Global GreenTag certified (Level B4)

NAV’s NAVURBANTM , NAVURBAN DIAMONDTM, NAVURBAN ELEMENTSTM, NAVURBAN WALLTM & NAVCOMPACTTM are GreenTag certified (Level B4) under the following requirements:

Product toxicity

Legal compliance to Health & Safety, Environmental and Social requirements

Supply Chain (Health & Safety, Environmental and Social)

ISO 14021: 2000

All environmental claims follow ISO 14021: 2000 (environmental labels and declarations, and self-declared environmental claims)

Product demonstrates Fit for Purpose

Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)

GreenStar® credits

NAV’s ranges contribute to achieving the following GreenStar® credits:

IEQ: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Level B for Sustainable Products and Indoor Pollutants credit for Design and As Built v1 and Interiors v1 rating tools

Level B for Materials Calculators: Loose Furniture, Walls and Partitions, Joinery, Storage, Tables, Workstations

PEFC and Responsible Wood certified

New Age VeneersTM are PEFC and Responsible Wood certified (trademark licence codes PEFC/21-31-251 and RW/1-31-251) and are committed to implementing and maintaining our chain of custody (CoC) system in accordance with the requirements of the latest PEFC and Responsible Wood CoC Standards (PEFC ST 2002:2020 and AS-NZS 4706:2021).

We can supply product with a valid PEFC and/or Responsible Wood claim that can contribute to Green Star® points.

NAV-sustainability-6

Behind the scenes, NAVTM is additionally committed to:

Sourcing and selling products that set high standards for environmental performance

Independently certifying those products to internationally recognised standards and ensuring they meet the requirements of green building rating systems

Abiding by Chain of Custody and due diligence systems in compliance with Ecolabel standards for wood products

Working with local and international manufacturers to develop industry-leading interior surfaces that offer customers a sustainable choice

Striving to innovate our existing and new product ranges for sustainable gains

Supplying surface products on low formaldehyde substrates

Supplying a selection of products that are fully recyclable (break down to carbondioxide and water when disposed)

Enhancing our ESG commitment, our ‘NAV ECO’ CSR program, underpinned by UNSDGs, benefits society and the environment, serving as a core pillar of NAV’s vision.

Taking our vision
one step further

Our goal at New Age Veneers is to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our business operations.

We aim to solidify our commitment to sustainability by prioritising responsible sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of our veneer and alternative wood products.

Through transparent practices and a dedication to addressing social and environmental concerns, we aspire to become a leading example of ethical and sustainable business practices in the veneer industry in Australia and beyond.

NAV-sustainability-goals-02

We aim to solidify our commitment to sustainability by prioritising responsible sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of our veneer and alternative wood products.

Through transparent practices and a dedication to addressing social and environmental concerns, we aspire to become a leading example of ethical and sustainable business practices in the veneer industry in Australia and beyond.

NAV-sustainability-group-shot
NAV-sustainability-Naveco-Lockup

NAV does more than make claims and commitments. We act on them and put them into practice across our everyday business operations. Aligning with the 17 UNSDGs and selecting the 8 core goals that align with our brand, our company has injected an CSR program into our brand identity, delivering a strong and sustainable framework for today and years to come.

Learn More