Sustainability
Bemz helps people create homes that are as sustainable as they are unique, personal, and comfortable. That means taking responsibility for every step of our product life cycle and making continuous improvements in design, manufacturing, supply chain and other operations, every single day.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF FURNITURE.
Every year, millions of tonnes of furniture reach the end of their life. Up to 90% of this furniture is burned or sent to landfill. But 85%* of Bemz customers buy our furniture covers for pieces that they already own, or that they will buy second hand, thus prolonging the life of thousands of sofas, beds, and ottomans every year. Every time a sofa gets a new Bemz sofa cover instead of being replaced by a whole new sofa, it saves 277 kgs of CO2e.
More personality less waste.
DESIGN FOR CIRCULARITY.
Circularity is central to sustainable business. The aim of circularity is to extend the lifecycle of products to the maximum and reduce waste to a minimum. At Bemz we aim to design products that have a longer lifespan, that are easily maintained and updated, and that can be reused when they reach the end of their lifespan. Bemz business model is built on a made-to-order concept which results in 0% overproduction, taking aim at one of the biggest sustainability issues in the textile industry. And thanks to durable products that are made to last, we minimise waste.
A NEW SOFA COVER HAS A 94% LOWER CLIMATE IMPACT THAN A NEW SOFA.
A MORE SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN.
Sustainability in our supply chain includes social and environmental responsibility. At Bemz we are committed to universal human rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. All our suppliers must sign and comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which describes our principles for human rights and good labour conditions. It is based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the core conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). At Bemz we have always prioritised sourcing our products and fabrics close to home in Europe to reduce social and environmental risks and we work in close partnership with our manufacturers to secure a high standard of sustainability throughout our supply chain.
Sustainability is a journey.
Our focus is as always on driving change in those areas where Bemz can have the greatest impact for the climate, our customers, and the environment. In 2023 we look forward to continuing our efforts to become even more environmentally and socially sustainable as a company.
To read more about our 2022 sustainability accomplishments and our main focus areas in 2023, please click through to our full Annual Sustainability Report.