Sustainability

Our contribution to a better world

At Dutchbone we love being inspired by natural materials and designs from times gone by. Which makes us appreciate all too well that we have to care for our beautiful planet. That is why we take our responsibilities seriously and do everything we can to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. As part of the Zuiver Group, we have been making great strides in the field of sustainability since 2019. 

The Zuiver Group's in-house strategy is 'Spot on Responsibility'. In pursuing this strategy, we not only change the way we manufacture items ourselves, but we also hope to inspire the entire interior design sector to make more innovative and responsible choices. Because with resources becoming increasingly scarce, now is the time to act. This is how we create a more beautiful world together, which we can enjoy for longer. It’s time to make a change!

Ethical quality

At Dutchbone we stand for quality. Products made from the finest materials that will last for years. Because the longer furniture lasts, the less often it will need to be replaced. That really is sustainability! And of course we always think of the planet when sourcing materials and manufacturing our products. With this in mind, we have drawn up a list of objectives we want to achieve before 2030.

Significantly reducing the use of primary raw materials, for instance, or using recycled and recyclable packaging, and the products and materials we use are all of certified origin. We also have a repair and refurbish policy, and we do all we can to reduce CO2 emissions. Did you know, for instance, that our head office already generates 30% of its own energy from solar panels? We even want to increase this to 100% within 5 years.

People-centred brand

Dutchbone is a people-centred brand. In our books, human rights are simply not up for debate. We work with factories all over the world, from Europe to Southeast Asia and everywhere in between. We make sure this happens in an ethical, fair way. So we select our suppliers with the greatest care and only work with organisations who offer their employees a safe working environment and who respect human and employment rights. We have binding agreements in place with all our suppliers for this, as laid down in our Code of Conduct. And to ensure these are genuinely being complied with, factories are visited regularly, either by ourselves or by specialist agencies.

How can you help?

By taking action together, we make our world a more beautiful place to be. It's easy for you to do your bit too, in the interior design for your house. Invest in products that last longer and embrace imperfection. Small scratches, stains and ring marks often give furniture character. Feel free to get in touch if you ever have any questions about caring for or repairing your Dutchbone items.