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Nowadays, sustainability is no longer measured solely by design or material quality. Anyone planning or procuring office and commercial spaces must increasingly be able to demonstrate how products contribute to their own sustainability targets. ESG strategies, carbon footprints and public tenders now make transparent environmental information a decisive selection criterion.

A particular focus is on the proportion of recycled raw materials.

Sustainability has long since become a central component of modern corporate strategies. The design of working environments plays a particularly crucial role in this regard. A sustainable office combines environmental responsibility, economic efficiency and the well-being of employees. Companies that opt for resource-efficient materials, durable furnishing concepts and flexible usage options not only create future-proof workplaces but also strengthen their employer brand at the same time.

Wood fibre is more than just an insulating material: in the collaboration between Sedus and Gutex, it becomes a creative, sustainable element of modern working environments. In conversation with Rudi Raschke from Gutex, we learn more about understanding materials, regional responsibility and new perspectives in interior design.

How do you measure a product’s carbon footprint – and how does that translate into real improvement? In this interview, we explore sustainability goals in product development, explain the standardised process of carbon footprint assessment, and use concrete examples to show how new products are becoming more climate-friendly. We also share the key findings from the latest analyses and provide an outlook on upcoming innovations.

For Sedus, sustainability is not a short-term goal, but a long-term commitment. With clearly defined climate targets and a consistent implementation strategy, the company is continuously pursuing this path – and has achieved another significant milestone with climate compensation.

At first glance, se:cove appears to be a comfortable, inviting lounge chair — soft in form, clear in design and highly versatile. Yet behind its residential aesthetic lies an intensive development process in which sustainability was considered from the very beginning.

We spoke with Niklas Flum, Sustainability Specialist at Sedus, about how much sustainability work truly goes into se:cove, which levers are decisive — and why sustainability extends far beyond questions of materials.

Sculptural yet soft in its expression, se:cove combines gentle, flowing lines with a distinctive spatial presence. The lounge chair is both an eye-catcher and a place of retreat. While the rear view conveys dynamism and structure, the open, inviting front creates a sense of shelter — like a small cove within the space, offering protection while encouraging interaction.

Whether used for focused work, creative breaks or extended conversations, se:cove creates moments of concentration and exchange. Yet behind its expressive form lies more than comfort and aesthetics. The chair embodies a product philosophy where responsible material selection, intelligent construction and sustainable processes are embedded from the outset.

At Sedus, sustainability is not an add-on — it is integral to the concept.

Whether wood, metal, plastic or textiles – materials not only shape the aesthetics, feel and functionality of furniture, they are also a decisive factor in its ecological footprint. In times of climate change and dwindling resources, designers, manufacturers and developers are faced with the challenge of rethinking materials: moving away from linear processes towards circular value chains. This raises the question of how alternative materials can contribute to more sustainable, resource-efficient and innovative designs.