Category Archive For "Sustainability"
Living appreciation – working at Sedus
At Sedus, a sustainable business relationship begins with our own employees – because people with individual strengths, different needs and common goals work here. To ensure that the talents of its employees can develop optimally, Sedus has been focusing on active appreciation for decades, which is reflected in several ways. Social responsibility through two foundations …
SA8000 – A top-class certification for social responsibility
Social Accountability International’s SA8000 is the most widely recognised standard for managing human rights in the workplace. As an auditable standard, it assures all stakeholders of a company that its management takes social responsibility seriously. Sedus was the first office furniture manufacturer to receive certification in 2023 and is one of only 14 companies in …
EPI – What is an environmental product information sheet?
Open communication about all environmentally relevant information concerning a company, its products and processes creates transparency. One instrument that ensures transparency at Sedus is the Environmental Product Information (EPI). The data sheet is available to download for more than 100 Sedus products. It discloses the emissions of the products and enables a detailed analysis of …
Avoid emissions with the Sedus take-back scheme
Most people are probably familiar with take-back offers, especially in connection with electrical appliances. Here, retailers are even obliged to take back disused equipment. But what happens to disused office furniture that can no longer be repaired or recycled? Sedus offers customers the disposal and recycling of old office furniture in cooperation with PreZero. This …
How do we ensure the sustainable procurement of raw materials?
For environmentally conscious procurement of raw materials, it is important to keep transport routes as short as possible and to use certified materials. Sedus stands for office furniture that is ‘Made in Germany’ and has done so since 1871, and also takes comprehensive measures for a systematic sustainability strategy. Well thought-out development & material selection …
The Sedus Green Codex: A deep-rooted commitment to the circular economy
For over 150 years, Sedus, one of the leading full-service providers in the office furniture sector, has stood for quality and innovation. But this is not the only thing that sets Sedus Stoll AG apart. Sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a deeply rooted part of the company culture. With its specially developed Green …
Sedustainable: Roll the film!
In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Sedus is sending out a strong signal with ‘Sedustainable’. The portmanteau word made up of the terms ‘Sedus’ and ‘sustainable’ stands for the company’s philosophy and commitment to taking social, ecological and economic responsibility in all areas of business. This is now also shown in a …
Social responsibility as part of our DNA: The Karl Bröcker Foundation
Charitable commitment is firmly anchored in the corporate structure of Sedus Stoll AG, as it is majority-owned by two foundations: the Stoll VITA Foundation in Waldshut and the Karl Bröcker Foundation in Lippstadt. Today we present the Karl Bröcker Foundation in more detail. “A future for children” Karl Bröcker founded Gesika Büromöbelwerke in Geseke in …
Social responsibility as part of the DNA: The Stoll VITA Foundation
Charitable commitment is firmly anchored in the corporate structure of Sedus Stoll AG, as it is majority-owned by two foundations: the Stoll VITA Foundation in Waldshut and the Karl Bröcker Foundation in Lippstadt. Today we present the Stoll VITA Foundation in more detail. “Successful entrepreneurial activity always requires long-term, value-orientated roots.” The founders, Emma Stoll …
Interview with Niklas Flum – explaining the circular economy at Sedus
In this interview, Niklas Flum gives us exciting insights into the circular economy at Sedus. He explains how deeply the principles of sustainability have been anchored in the company culture for over 150 years and how the circular economy has evolved. Please briefly introduce your position in the company: My name is Niklas Flum and …
