Pella takes a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship that maximizes recycling opportunities, minimizes waste and pollution, reduces energy consumption, uses the latest in waste management strategies, and ensures that Pella products are made to last.

	More than 85% of the wood is third party certified
	99% of the sawdust is recycled or reused
	More than 95% of aluminum sash cladding comes from recycled aluminum
	About 20% of glass is from a recycled source
	Most Pella products have at least 20% recycled content

As a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and volunteer partner in the Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR^® program, Pella manufactures and promotes the use of highly energy-efficient products. To learn more about the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and tax incentives for investments in energy-efficient commercial building properties, click here.

Learn more about Pella’s 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for the Product Manufacturer — Windows category for Pella's commitment and dedication to energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program.

As a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Pella encourages the use of the LEED^® certification process and offers products that can contribute to more than 20 of 69 possible points. As a result, Pella products have been used in a number of nationally recognized green projects including the Phillip Merrill Environmental Center (LEED Platinum) and IslandWood (LEED Gold).

Pella’s commitment to environmental stewardship is firmly rooted in our culture, and has been since the company was established in 1925. Founder Pete Kuyper’s words in 1950 still ring true today.

“We recognize our responsibilities as stewards of our natural resources and the environment, and will avoid wasteful or harmful disregard of the environmental effects of our operation.”




For more information about how Pella can help you achieve LEED certification on your next project, please contact your local Pella representative.