Sustainablity
We strive for a balance between profitable growth, protection of the environment, and responsible actions towards all
shareholder groups. We base our actions on an integral view and sustainability combined with social responsibility.
Our products are durable and do not harm the environment, neither in their production nor their recycling.
Green Globe is an internationally recognised standard and evaluates sustainable behaviour in a company. There is no
comparable certification system because Green Globe not only evaluates sustainability with regard to environmental
friendliness but also considers the economic and social aspects in a company. The organisation’s key statement is to
enable holistic and sustainable management on the basis of far-reaching approaches regarding business
management, the environment, and social responsibility both locally and internationally, adherence to legislation and
regulations, and consideration of cultural heritage.
Companies have to meet clearly defined requirements in order to receive a Green Globe certificate. For these criteria
to remain dynamic and reflect any changes on an international level, they are reassessed and adapted on an annual
basis. In the furniture industry, Thonet is the only company that not only meets these standards but exceeds and
implements them and has received the “Certificate for sustainable and environmentally friendly management”.
