The environmental impacts of Duratex’s production processes, in all its areas of operation, are monitored in a consistent and systemized manner, with a focus on reducing the use of natural resources and increasing efficiency. The wood used in the manufacture of panels and boards comes from forestry plantations. Management of the Company’s forestry plantations has been certified by the FSC and carries ISO 14001 certification. In the industrial plants, the Company invests in equipment and programs to reduce the consumption of water and energy, carrying out recycling, appropriately disposing of residues, and encouraging the use of renewable resources for the generation of power.