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CONTRACT
FOR
THE
CONTRACT
FUTURE
Sustainability
Statement.
Our commitment
Our Efforts
We are committed to honoring the heritage of Verner Panton
and will never compromise on quality, design or originality.
Sourcing materials that fulfills our promise while minimizing
the negative impact to the environment is a constant journey,
and we still have a long way ahead of us.
FSC® Certified Wood
Our commitment to be more sustainable includes efforts
towards improving the design process, manufacturing,
packaging and shipping. We continuously work to find new
ways of designing and producing our products, focusing on
approved and sustainable materials.
Our approach
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We continuously strive to offer a collection of beautiful and
high quality products with timeless appeal that transcends
trends and remain relevant for generations to come.
We always source the materials best suited to ensure the
integrity of the product – in terms of aesthetics, quality and
cost. We introduce recyclable materials when possible and
strive to develop solutions for easy assembly and disassembly
– making it possible to replace and ultimately dispose damaged
parts properly.
Wood is used throughout our collection and we strive to
implement wood from sustainable and traceable forestry. For
the majority of our collection, including loved products such
as the Cloverleaf Sofa, Series 430, Welle and more, we have
already introduced FSC® Certified wood.
FSC is a global non-profit forest certification system promoting
the responsible management of the world’s forests, protecting
them for future generations. The organization works against
deforestation, protects animals and plants, and ensures that
foresters receive decent wages, proper training and safety
equipment.
Recyclable PE and PP
Plastic materials represents a large part of Panton’s design
heritage and also plays a big part of the Verpan collection.
When handled responsibly, plastic can function as a choice,
as it is a very durable material that ensures a long product
life. Whenever possible, we implement recyclable PP and PE,
ensuring that products at end-of-life can be granulated and
reused.
Packaging
Packaging represents a significant part of our footprint and we
continuously work to implement better and more sustainable
solutions. However, first priority is always to protect the
product and minimize the risk of damage. Secondly, we focus
on minimizing packaging and avoiding unnecessary plastic
components.
Shipping
We use Maersk ECO Delivery for all our ocean shipping. Maersk
ECO Delivery is reducing carbon footprint using sustainable
net-carbon zero biofuels. These biofuels are ISCC certified,
assuring that they have no negative environmental impact on
agricultural or natural lands.
Suppliers
We want to work with suppliers that live up to the same high
standards as we set for ourselves to ensure proper standards
in the factories. We strive to maintain a close and solid
relationship with our suppliers, and we frequently visit the
factories to guide and support our suppliers.
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