Medeco Security Locks Smart Sustainable Solutions Brochure

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WHEN GREEN TURNS GOLD

There's a huge demand for sustainable products and tax incentives are helping drive the market. As a result, more and more building contracts are being awarded to companies that have received sustainability certifications just like Medeco.

Medeco's third-party certifications make it eligible for LEED v4 credits under the materials and resources category.

ASSA ABLOY AND THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

In furthering our commitment to sustainable construction, ASSA ABLOY is proud to be a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

GREEN BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS

Below are some examples of memberships that various companies in the ASSA ABLOY Group hold. The common denominator among these organizations is the objective to develop a more sustainable construction industry and bolster the supply of sustainable real estate.

MEDECO U.S.: 3625 Alleghany Drive

P.O. Box 3075

Salem, Virginia 24153-0330 Customer Service: 1-877-633-3261

MEDECO Canada: 160 Four Valley Drive

Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4T9

Customer Service: 1-888-633-3264

Medeco Smart Sustainable Solutions

MINIMIZING OUR

IT'S GOOD TO BE GREEN

For almost 50 years, Medeco has led the security industry in innovation and quality while guarding lives and assets at facilities worldwide. We're continuing this trend by reducing the impact of our manufacturing processes — from raw material acquisition to waste generation to shipping and distribution. And we're proud to show it.

reduced carbon content footprint

reduced water usage

reduced energy usage

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION

Medeco is now leading efforts to increase transparency with Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). EPDs measure the environmental impact of a product or system throughout its entire life cycle.

Many companies, along with the federal government, depend on EPDs so they can assess whether products are suitable for "green building" projects and LEED credits.

MULTI-ATTRIBUTE CERTIFICATION

Medeco is also proud to be certified by GreenCircle Certified, LLC on multiple products through multiattribute certification.

This certification focuses on the following primary areas of reducing environmental factors:

  • Regional Raw Material Sourcing
  • Recycled Content
  • Closed Loop Production
  • Carbon Footprint Reduction
  • Reduced Energy Usage
  • Reduced water Usage

The label provides environmental impact data that has been certified to international standards by GreenCircle Certified, LLC, the leading certifier of sustainability claims in products and operations.

Certified Environmental Facts" Company: Medeco High Security Locks - ASSA ABLOY Product: Medeco<sup>3</sup> Mortise Plant Location: Salem, VA Product Specific: Regional Raw Material Sourcing 3% 95% Recycled Content

Pre-consumer 38%
Post-consumer 57%
Closed Loop Product 1 Yes
Manufacturing Specific:
analactaring specific.
Carbon Footprint Reduction - Facility 2 6%
Reduced Energy Usage 5%
Reduced Water Usage 25%

Evaluation Period: 2011 - 2014 Certification Number: 15-0205 Certification Period: 5/1/2015 - 4/30/2016

For more information on the Certified Environmental Facts of this product,

please contact: info@GreenCircleCertified.com. www.GreenCircleCertified.com

Copyright 2015 by GreenCircle Certified, LLC

  • This product was made with raw materials that were reclaimed in a closed loop process 2. Pertains to Scope 1 and 2 emissions only.

MULTI-ATTRIBUTE & FPD CERTIFIED MEDECO PRODUCTS

The following Medeco products have received multiattribute and EPD certification through GreenCircle.

M³ CLIQ Key-In Knob Cylindei

Medeco<sup>3</sup> Key-In Knob Cylinder

M<sup>3</sup> CLIQ Intelligent Key