Posted on Apr 02, 2025

ISO 14001 - Production Sites - Walls, Volumes and Mats

OUR ACTIONS TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CLIMBING

After obtaining an ISO 9001 certification in 2004 and ensuring its regular renewal, EP pursues its CSR commitment by having successfully passed the ISO 14001 certification.

This certification concerns our Construction Workshops located in Spain and France, which are responsible for the European market for our climbing walls and mats.

Obtaining this certification is a logical step in our development and is in line with our values. This certification has enabled us to manage our environmental impact, including waste management, in addition to structuring the workplace to ensure optimal working conditions for our employees.

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WHAT IS ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is a certification which is based on the principle of continous improvement of environmental performance by controlling the impact of the company's activity.

It means that the company has undergone an environmental analysis which shows:

  • a reduction in the environmental impact of its activities;
  • the company has an environmental policy which reflects the management’s commitment to environmental protection;
  • target objectives, with a timetable, are established in accordance with environmental legislation.

A series of operational controls are carried out to ensure the sustainability of control.

EP’S PRODUCTION POLICY

  • The manufacturing process is carried out in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • Our production waste is disposed of by a government-approved and certified company.
  • We strive to reduce our emissions of polluting gases into the atmosphere.
  • We stive to reduce our carbon footprint.
  • We are committed to reducing our electricity consumption and waste by being more efficient, productive and adapting our machines and processes.
  • The wood used is FSC-certified and sourced from Europe. 
  • Our factory in Spain ensures European production.
  • Our factory in China ensures Asian production.


SPECIFICATIONS BY TYPE OF PRODUCTS

MATS SPECIFICITIES

MATS SPECIFICITIES

  • Our plastic packaging is 80% recycled.
  • 80% of the glue used is water-based
  • Partnership with an upcycling company that recycles our PVC waste into leather goods
  • We work with a vocational rehabilitation centre to integrate disabled workers
WALLS & VOLUMES SPECIFICITIES

WALLS & VOLUMES SPECIFICITIES

  • The working conditions are safe, with filtered air removing the need for a face mask.
  • Our paints are VOC-free, no volatile organic compounds can be inhaled, neither by the workers nor by the climbers.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 
ISO 9001 AND ISO 14001

Although these two standards are globally recognized, they do not have the same scope. The ISO 14001 standard certifies environmental management systems, while the ISO 9001 standard certifies a company's quality management system. It is based on several key principles:

  • Continuous improvement
  • Employee involvement
  • Leadership
  • Customer focus

These two certifications are part of the triple quality-safety-environment certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

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