Sustainability

What we focus on

Our sustainability strategy is built around four topics where we have the most significant impact. These include climate change, biodiversity and ecosystems, resource use and circular economy, and our own workforce. This is where we focus our efforts, as well as continuously monitoring a broader range of sustainability topics across our operations and value chain.

How we report

Our 2024 Sustainability Statement is prepared in alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and European Sustainability Reporting Standards, and has undergone independent limited assurance by PwC. This means the information we disclose has been checked for validity by an external auditor, setting us apart from companies that report without third-party verification.

Highlights

• 91.5% of wood is sustainably certified
• 100% of leather is from LWG* certified suppliers
• No sourcing from endangered or prohibited species
• No sourcing from deforested or protected areas
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Sustainable fabrics

At Stressless^® we wholeheartedly believe that the best choice you can make is to furnish your home with high quality furniture that will last a lifetime.

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Our certifications and memberships

Our Factories

Across 5 of our factories (4 in Norway and 1 in the US), we are ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management certified. This means that we are managing the immediate and long term environmental impacts of our products and processes. Our goal is to have all our factories certified by 2027.

FSC™

Stressless^® uses only FSC™-certified wood in our production, ensuring that all wood comes from responsibly managed forests. This includes wood from FSC™-certified forests as well as other controlled sources. FSC™ certification supports sustainable forestry, protection of biodiversity, and respect for local communities.

The LWG

The Leather Working Group is an international organisation made up of stakeholders across the leather supply chain, who work to promote environmental best practice within leather manufacturing and related industries. We are committed to supporting sustainable leather manufacturing across the globe and that is why we are proud members of the LWG.

UN Global Compact

This is a voluntary scheme that we participate, where members commit to implementing ten principles in the areas of employee’s rights that include, human rights, combating corruption, and sustainable production that protects the environment.

Our production

Our wooden offcuts are regenerated into heating our factory with any surplus used for district heating for homes and the local outdoor pool. Even our simple efforts, such as using recycled materials for packaging and using leftover foam for armrests and footrests all contribute to making a difference. Our more complicated closed loop system allows us to clean the steel without releasing toxins, as does our use of water-based paints and lacquers.