In March 2015, as a result of its on-going dedication to sustainable business practices, the Scaw Metals Group, finally got their steel certified as green by Ecospecifier Global GreenTag South Africa.

For Scaw, this certification is an affirmation of the company’s determined efforts to be recognised as a green building partner; manufacturing products that protect nature and its people. “As an organisation, we are dedicated to making sustainable decisions,” asserted Markus Hannemann, CEO.

GreenTag SA Certification is a world first, third party, green building product rating system which was launched in Australia in 2010 by Ecospecifier. Underpinned by rigorous scientific and life cycle assessment, health, ecotoxicity, greenhouse gas emission and biodiversity assessment processes, the rating system also boasts advanced, robust ‘beyond LCA’ certification methodology which is independently verified as an ISO 14024 compliant Type 1 Eco label.

The Ecospecifier global Verified Product Program ensures that products have been rigorously assessed by a third party, in accordance with the Verified Product Program standard. All product eco claims meet ISO 14021 and ACCC environment Claims Guidelines.

Operating under license as Global GreenTag in South Africa, they has been acknowledged by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) as a valuable assessment tool.

Thus far, the metal manufacturer has received certification for its cast products, grinding media, rolled products and wire rod products. These products are primary steel products hence the need for their certification.

Further proof of the metal giant’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability rests in its sponsorship of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa’s SEIFSA) Environment Stewardship Award category at the upcoming SEIFSA Awards for Excellence.

“We are very mindful of the impact of global warming and the pressing need to conserve finite resources. It is against this backdrop that we have decided to rally behind SEIFSA and sponsor the Environment Stewardship Award category,” asserted Ufikile Khumalo, executive chairman.

One of seven categories at this year’s awards, the Environmental Stewardship Award is focussed on showcasing companies that have implemented effective cost saving and greening initiatives. Trailblazing companies having implemented sustainable projects which incorporate both staff and supplier training will be considered for this accolade.

Taking place in Ekurhuleni on 28 May 2015, the inaugural awards ceremony will pay tribute to excellence in the manufacturing, metals and engineering sectors.