Sustainability Leaders
Sustainability By Design
The Zollverein industrial complex in Essen, Germany, comprises of an imposing set of largely red brick and steel buildings and structures built in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was once a hive of heavy industry, driven by the coal mines within, but is now considered a monument to the Industrial Revolution with certain parts… Read More >
MillerKnoll Unveils New Sustainability Strategy and Issues 2024 Better World Report
MillerKnoll, a global collective of dynamic design brands, has unveiled a new sustainability strategy and published its 2024 Better World Report, detailing the company’s efforts to design a better future for MillerKnoll associates, communities around the globe and the planet we share. Centred on Carbon, Materials and Circularity, Strategy Aims for Net-Zero by 2050 Andi… Read More >
Humanscale: Building a Circular Economy with Sustainable Manufacturing in the Real World
Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, from seating to height-adjustable desks, has released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report for 2023. The report details tangible strides the company has made toward a circular business model and reinforces its sustainability pillars. Led by CEO Bob King and Chief Sustainability Officer Jane… Read More >
EGGER: Time For More Trees!
Time for more trees please. EGGER’s ongoing commitment to sustainable forestry. A House of Commons Committee report, published in 2023[i], stated that woodland cover would need to be significantly expanded in the UK in order to address predicted shortfalls in the supply of domestically-produced softwood timber, and that the UK Government had committed to planting… Read More >
Sustainability Leader: Sandra Ruiz de Azua, Director at Zebra
Design Insider is pleased to share an interview with Sandra Ruiz De Azua, Director at Zebra Projects, the global design and architecture consultancy renowned for creating consumer-focused experiences in retail and hospitality. With over 15 years of experience in commercial interiors and a dedication to sustainable design, Sandra leads Zebra’s sustainability strategies, striving to minimize… Read More >
Resonate: Go Green or Go Home Round Table
At a recent roundtable held by Resonate and hosted by Rawside, a panel of industry experts talked about navigating Sustainability in the furniture industry and the challenges, collaborations, and future directions therein. Pernille Bonser, CEO of Resonate led a lively and soul-searching debate. Pernille Bonser, CEO of Resonate Beginning the discussion on sustainability in the… Read More >
Sustainability Leaders: Alison Grant, Senior Designer at HLW
In an illuminating interview with Alison Grant, Senior Designer at HLW, we delve into the dynamic world of sustainable design and its transformative potential. Alison’s career trajectory, from healthcare architecture to commercial workplace design, showcases her diverse expertise. In her role for HLW Alison leads internal project teams, fosters innovation, and mentors emerging talents while… Read More >
Instagram LIVE Recording: Reaching Carbon Zero
Boss Design Creative Director, Ceri Lovett, speaks with Design Insider Editor, Alys Bryan, about the design and production initiatives reducing Boss Design’s carbon footprint. “There needs to be a penny-drop moment across civilization that climate change is the biggest threat that humanity faces” This interview was recorded live as part of Design Insider’s Instagram Event,… Read More >
Sustainability Leader’s: Dr Warren Bowden, Muirhead
Continuing our series of Sustainability Leader Q&A’s, Design Insider is joined by Dr Warren Brown, Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Muirhead. We discover how the worlds lowest carbon leather is manufactured, the benefits of food and production waste and their cutting edge Thermal Energy Plant, converting end of life leather into heat. [Find Muirhead… Read More >
Sustainability Leaders: Sian Berkley, Ocee International
As part of our Reaching Carbon Zero campaign, Design Insider is thrilled to bring you a brand new series of Sustainability Leaders Q&A’s with leading brands from within the commercial interiors sector. This month, we had the chance to speak with Sian Berkeley, Group Sustainability & Environmental Manager at Ocee International, about Sian’s journey within… Read More >
Sustainability Leaders: David Osborne, Roman
Design Insider is delighted to bring you a new series of Sustainability Leader Q&A’s, celebrating the achievements within our industry by following the tireless journey to reaching carbon zero. Kicking off the 2022 series is Roman CEO, David Osborne, who discusses Roman’s recent accreditation’s and how they were attained. [Find Roman on BCFA Product Finder]… Read More >
Q&A Sustainability Leaders – Roman
Roman has been designing and manufacturing showering solutions for over 36 years, and is the UK’s largest shower manufacturer with a strong presence in over 60 International markets. All Roman products are proudly designed and made in Britain, offering the ultimate in quality, precision and craftsmanship. Roman’s diverse and versatile collection of products encompasses something… Read More >
Q&A Sustainability Leaders – Larson-Juhl
Larson-Juhl has spent the past 40 years continually innovating and developing a stunning range of crafted frames and mouldings to meet the requirements of designers, galleries, artists and framers. We are thrilled to continue our Sustainability Leaders series with this interview with Larson-Juhl’s Sales & Marketing Director, Matt George. Could you begin by introducing our… Read More >