ENVIRONMENT

“SHOW THE WORLD HOW SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY AND EXCLUSIVE DESIGN ARE ALL PART OF THE SAME SOLUTION”

We believe that sustainability, quality and design are all equally important. We will strive to make our activities as environmentally and socially sustainable as possible, while improving quality and design at the same time. That’s what we call “Sustainable Quality".

Prioritizing the sustainability of our products goes hand in hand with prioritizing quality and design. We will pay close attention to the impact of all our activities on people, planet and profits. Yet our activities should focus on four areas in particular where we wish to distinguish ourselves.

OUR 4 FOCUS AREAS

LONG LASTING PRODUCTS
We want our products to last and be used for the longest time.

REDUCING TOXIC CHEMICALS
We want to reduce off-gassing and exposure to toxic chemicals

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
We will prioritize materials that provide a reduced environmental impact from responsible suppliers who care about their employees and surroundings as much as we do.

REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS
We will focus on the areas where we can achieve the right balance between our efforts and the impact on the environment.

We will ‘show the world’ that sustainable quality is the best solution. That means we will continously involve our suppliers and partners in our efforts, and collaborate on developing new products with superior “Sustainable Quality”. In addition, we will develop the capabilities to help our customers find the solutions that best meet their needs for sustainability, quality and design in their particular context.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Environmental & Quality System Fritz Hansen’s environmental and quality management system is certified according DS/EN ISO 14001:2004 and DS/EN ISO 9001:2000. This compliance is achieved through biannual audit, continuous improvements and action plans supported by firm budgets, ensuring that policies are implemented.

Employee Health and Safety Fritz Hansen aims at meeting or exceeding OSHA standards.

MATERIALS & MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Below you’ll find explanations of our production processes and material used, and how we have
minimized their environmental impact:

Chromium-plating
Chromium-plating take place in a closed circuit in order to recycle the process water. Trivalent chrome is used for the chromium-plating. The chromium-plating is intended to ensure the metals a long lifetime.

Foam
Foam for filling and upholstery is freon-free. Remnants are granulated wherever possible, for recycling as cushion filling.

Glue
Glue used for bonding veneers and upholstered chair are water-soluble.

Lacquer
Lacquer is applied in a closed circuit where the emissions are minimal.

Metals
Metals are sold to a scrap dealer and melted for recycling.

Paper and cardboard
Paper and cardboard used in administration and production are recycled.

Suppliers
Suppliers environmental stance is examined as part of Fritz Hansen's quality and environmental management systems before Fritz Hansen enters into a cooperation with a supplier.