A brighter, greener tomorrow.
We embrace a sustainable future, understanding the importance of responsible business practices. With innovative and proactive solutions at the forefront of what we do: we look to pave the way for a brighter, greener tomorrow.
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Team
SBFI Group has adopted a company-wide approach to corporate responsibility, making our brand values integral to our operations. We are committed to creating a sustainable workplace where our employees can thrive.
Training is to ensure staff understand and strive to achieve our environmental goals. We provide ongoing programs at all levels to increase environmental awareness. Staff input is actively encouraged to help us achieve our objectives.
Factories
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact through sustainable energy and waste management. Our energy conservation efforts include low emissions vehicles, energy-efficient LED panels and utilisation of factory waste for local energy. We also prioritise waste management by adopting paperless processes and minimising excess timber. Sorted recycling points for surplus timber, paper and steel are in place.
Our environmental efforts are independently audited and certified, including our ISO 14001 Audited Environmental Management Systems, ECOVADIS Bronze Sustainability Rating, and FSC supply chain.
Product
Our design philosophy focuses on creating products that last. By incorporating modular features, the solutions we provide are future-proofed and adaptable to changing needs. Component durability plays a large part in its success, remaining fully functional for years on end.
We design solutions to separate parts or upcycle products at the end of life – part of our comprehensive recycling service available to all customers.
We prioritise sustainable and healthy materials in our product designs, actively seeking those with high proportions of recycled and recyclable content. For instance, our timber is sourced from sustainable FSC-certified sources; chain of custody information can be provided upon request!
Less waste is a top priority for us. We meticulously calculate material excess in every project to reduce wastage. Our vehicles collect all packaging after delivery and return it to our premises for reuse or recycling. Around 90% of our packaging is reused and made from recyclable materials.
Team
Training is to ensure staff understand and strive to achieve our environmental goals. We provide ongoing programs at all levels to increase environmental awareness. Staff input is actively encouraged to help us achieve our objectives.
SBFI Group has adopted a company-wide approach to corporate responsibility, making our brand values integral to our operations. We are committed to creating a sustainable workplace where our employees can thrive.
Factories
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact through sustainable energy and waste management. Our energy conservation efforts include low emissions vehicles, energy-efficient LED panels and utilisation of factory waste for local energy. We also prioritise waste management by adopting paperless processes and minimising excess timber. Sorted recycling points for surplus timber, paper and steel are in place.
Our environmental efforts are independently audited and certified, including our ISO 14001 Audited Environmental Management Systems, ECOVADIS Bronze Sustainability Rating, and FSC supply chain.
Product
Our design philosophy focuses on creating products that last. By incorporating modular features, the solutions we provide are future-proofed and adaptable to changing needs. Component durability plays a large part in its success, remaining fully functional for years on end.
We design solutions to separate parts or upcycle products at the end of life – part of our comprehensive recycling service available to all customers.
We prioritise sustainable and healthy materials in our product designs, actively seeking those with high proportions of recycled and recyclable content. For instance, our timber is sourced from sustainable FSC-certified sources; chain of custody information can be provided upon request!
Less waste is a top priority for us. We meticulously calculate material excess in every project to reduce wastage. Our vehicles collect all packaging after delivery and return it to our premises for reuse or recycling. Around 90% of our packaging is reused and made from recyclable materials.
Accountable
Circular
Considerate
Durable
Modular
Our values.
The environment is our compass. We design
adaptable products with independent accreditation,
locally built to last with sustainable materials.
Our values are the foundation of the company, guiding our decisions in everything we do.
Our accreditations.
Designed with the environment in mind. We are independently accredited to the highest quality standards, environmental management and ergonomics. We seek to expand our accreditations and recognition as part of our Fifty for 50 campaign.
ECOVADIS Gold Sustainability Rating
FIRA Membership
FSC Supply Chain of Custody Materials
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Émissions dans l’air intérieur Indoor Furniture Emissions Label
Working together to build a sustainable future.
With experience in LEED, BREEAM and SKA, our products contribute to your overall environmental standards – earning you credits.
BREEAM
SBFI Group is committed to helping clients achieve BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) through certified products. These lend credits for:
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation
By purchasing through SBFI Group, you help reduce the environmental impact and improve the sustainability of your building. The credits obtained can work towards superior building certification, lower insurance premiums and ultimately enhanced employee satisfaction.
LEED
With a commitment to environmental stewardship, we are responsible for enforcing sustainable practices. All SBFI products are low-emitting and highly recyclable, helping contribute to our client’s environmental standards.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits in Materials & Resources / Indoor Environmental Quality are cumulative with purchased SBFI products:
- MR Credit 4.1, 4.2 Recycled Content
- IEQ Credit 4.5 Low Emitting Materials, Systems Furniture & Seating
- MR Credit 5.1, 5.2 Regional Materials
- MR Credit 7 Certified Wood
LEED is a voluntary standard for developing environmentally responsible, low-emission, high-performance, sustainable buildings. It recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices through rigorous processes.
SKA
It is important to consider office refurbishments when we look at supporting sustainable construction schemes; the SKA rating system offers a simple and effective way to assess this.
Credits for the SKA rating will depend on the final product configuration. Many of our best practices could contribute to certification:
- FSC wood
- Low emission furniture
- BREEAM International GN22 emissions
- LEED V4 emissions
- Indoor Air Comfort GOLD
- Green Guard Certification for HPL
- ANSI / BIFMA M7.1-2011 for VOCs
BREEAM
SBFI Group is committed to helping clients achieve BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) through certified products. These lend credits for:
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation
By purchasing through SBFI, you help reduce the environmental impact and improve the sustainability of your building. The credits obtained can work towards superior building certification, lower insurance premiums and ultimately enhanced employee satisfaction.
LEED
With a commitment to environmental stewardship, we are responsible for enforcing sustainable practices. All SBFI products are low-emitting and highly recyclable, helping contribute to our client’s environmental standards.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits in Materials & Resources / Indoor Environmental Quality are cumulative with purchased SBFI products:
- MR Credit 4.1, 4.2 Recycled Content
- IEQ Credit 4.5 Low Emitting Materials, Systems Furniture & Seating
- MR Credit 5.1, 5.2 Regional Materials
- MR Credit 7 Certified Wood
LEED is a voluntary standard for developing environmentally responsible, low-emission, high-performance, sustainable buildings. It recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices through rigorous processes.
SKA
It is important to consider office refurbishments when we look at supporting sustainable construction schemes; the SKA rating system offers a simple and effective way to assess this.
Credits for the SKA rating will depend on the final product configuration. Many of our best practices could contribute to certification:
- FSC wood
- Low emission furniture
- BREEAM International GN22 emissions
- LEED V4 emissions
- Indoor Air Comfort GOLD
- Green Guard Certification for HPL
- ANSI / BIFMA M7.1-2011 for VOCs
