As an industry leader in manufacturing quality windows and doors, Pella is dedicated to responsibly using resources and safeguarding the environment. We take a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, including:

• Recycling — Pella’s process minimizes our use of nonrenewable resources.
• Responsible Procurement — Pella uses sustainable sources and works with wood vendors who practice responsible harvest and replenishment. The same principles of responsible procurement and efficient utilization are used by Pella when working with wood or alternative materials like engineered fiberglass, vinyl or aluminum.
• Pollution Minimization — In 2006, the EPA recognized Pella with its Pollution Prevention for Environmental Excellence Program honorable mention award for our responsible manufacturing processes.
• Reducing Energy Consumption — Pella offers the windows and doors rated #1 for energy efficiency among top national brands.¹

You can feel good about choosing Pella.

• DOE and ENERGY STAR®: Pella is a volunteer partner in the Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR program and is dedicated to building products with superior energy efficiency. In fact, most Pella® windows and doors with Low-E insulating glass meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines in all 50 states.²
• NFRC: As a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), Pella manufactures and promotes the use of highly energy-efficient products.
• FSC®: The FSC© Rustic Walnut options offered in our wood entry doors are from certified South American woods. Wood products certified by SmartWood are recognized as coming from “well-managed” forests adhering to strict environmental and socioeconomic standards in accordance with the Principles and Criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
• AIA/CES : As an AIA/CES Registered Provider Charter Member since 1995, Pella Corporation is committed to developing quality learning activities in accordance with AIA/CES and Health/Safety/Welfare (HSW) criteria.
• USGBC: As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Pella encourages the use of the LEED® certification processes.
• LEED®: Pella offers products that can contribute to more than 20 of 69 possible points in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction and Major Renovations for Commercial Buildings.

² Some Pella products may not meet ENERGY STAR guidelines in Canada. For more information, contact your Pella sales representative or visit energystar.gc.ca.