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Consolidated environmental statement with sustainability report 2014 – 2016 Wilkhahn essentials. When my grandfather Friedrich Hahne and his brother-in- are just as important to individuals as they are to meetings law Christian Wilkening founded the Wilkening + Hahne and conferences in order to forge a community, team spirit chair factory in 1907 he could never have guessed that it and identity, and to engender creativity. Which is why would turn into a pioneering and globally successful family- table and chair solutions in communications spaces are the run company. The regard in which they held the materials second area we focus on and where we can really make a and craftsmanship had already back then earned the busi- difference to working environments. ness a reputation for extraordinary quality. This is an aspect that lies at the heart of the brand until today. After the war, These developments went hand in hand with numerous my father restructured the company. In addition to produc- socio-ecological systems and process innovations which you ing outstanding quality, he wanted the business to embark can read about on the following pages. One of my main on a quest for new products that offered true added value, objectives is to involve people at Wilkhahn in the develop- to embrace a passion for contemporary design and to tackle ment of the company. All the Wilkhahn team worldwide social and ecological issues proactively. This is the mind-set can see the results of this process so far. Together we‘ve I grew up with. In 1989, those of us in the supervisory looked at why, what, how and for whom we do things, board decided to make responsibility for the environment a what values guide us in the process and then incorporated corporate objective. When the German Environmental Prize these in our corporate policy. was awarded to Wilkhahn in 1996, I was a member of the management board. And when Wilkhahn contributed to Our mind-set of design made in Germany embraces much EXPO 2000 I became chairman of the management board. more than just excellent product design with useful inno- From this position I pushed the expansion of and into inter- vations and durable quality. It also includes contributions national markets and made innovation, quality, design and towards more resource efficiency, climate protection, global responsibility core brand values. We’re driven by our desire justice and long-term protection of our livelihoods. We’re to enhance people’s office environments and the belief that proud that we’ve been able to win over an increasing we can find the right balance between business demands, number of kindred spirits and customers across the world. social responsibility and ecological issues. People who share our convictions and who in many re- spects want to encourage a better design of spaces to live Today, our research and development, production and mar- and work in. And we’re very pleased that despite the fast keting are concentrated on furnishing that’s particularly im- pace of global developments, ethical business practices are portant for people. Chairs are one of the Western world’s still possible. oldest cultural relics and a vital piece of furniture in homes everywhere. So what could be more important than adopt- ing healthy sitting postures if so much of our time is spent in offices and increasingly in front of computers after work too? Office chairs are considered the ultimate challenge in terms of chair production. For good reason. Components might appear arbitrary or much like any other – but in fact they are key components on the road to a feeling of well- Dr Jochen Hahne being, good health, esteem and performance. Office chairs President 2 Corporate policy. As a globally leading manufacturer of high-quality office Our approach is international. We guarantee excellent ad- chairs, seating and table solutions which foster health, a vice, presentation and availability of products and services in feeling of well-being, creativity and success, we reaffirm our the relevant markets worldwide. And we consider working status as a premium supplier each and every day. Wilkhahn with other cultures a bonus and an opportunity to grow. inspires enthusiasm worldwide thanks to superb products, We have clients all over the world who place high priority a motivated team and a value-based style of corporate on the design of their working environments. Our business management. Trust and reliability, listening to customers, rationale’s key objective is to support these people’s needs commitment, simplicity, sustainability and the desire for professionally and engender enthusiasm for Wilkhahn. We what is new are guiding principles of Wilkhahn’s corporate also want to gain loyal partners, customers and friends by culture. We see these corporate values as joint fundamental reliably fulfilling specifications. convictions that are shared, practised and developed by the whole organisation worldwide. We believe that fairness towards people and the environ- ment belong together. Wilkhahn is committed to the princi- Product design to last is our antidote to the throw-away ples of the UN Global Compact. This includes respecting society. Therefore, Wilkhahn products focus on maximum and fostering human rights and keeping to and encourag- utility value, durability and protecting resources. This means ing good international labour standards. We also take a top quality that can be experienced, is consistent and per- stand against any form of corruption and constantly im- fect. It delivers timeless, distinctive design that is fascinating prove our company‘s environmental impact by taking pre- due to its simplicity, honesty and appeal to all the senses. cautionary measures and complying with current environ- Pioneering innovations are included that really give our cus- mental legislation. tomers constant added value in terms of ergonomics and handling. The fact that our products are extremely practical, easy to disassemble and components are exchangeable, ensures they are resource-efficient. 3 Antwerp, Belgium Rotterdam, Netherlands London, England Bad Münder, Germany Chicago, USA Paris, France Vienna, Austria Bern, Switzerland Zürich, Switzerland New York, USA Castellón, Spain Tokyo, Japan Madrid, Spain Casablanca, Morocco Shanghai, China Hong Kong, China Environmental responsibility starts with Dubai, UAE the design and development process. As part of the ecological design guidelines, the concept development of a product also Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia includes lifecycle analyses. One of Wilkhahn’s maxims is to increase the useful life and utility Singapore, Singapore value of products in order to improve efficiencies regarding the energy and materials expended to make them. Legend Production facility São Paulo, Brazil Sales company Brisbane, Australia Licensee Johannesburg, South Africa Sydney, Australia Boosting the health of our customers, but also of our employees enjoys high priority. Wilkhahn doesn’t just stand for ergonomically excellent Melbourne, Australia and healthy products, but also for implementing stringent health and safety practices that go above and beyond the Auckland, New Zealand level required by statute. A premium company and global player. Wilkhahn was founded in 1907 at the company’s head- systems. Worldwide sales are made via the company‘s own quarters in Bad Münder near Hanover, Germany. Today, subsidiaries and sales agencies. Retailers, export and licence the company‘s premises cover an area of 100,000 m2 partners are also part of the mix. As a result, Wilkhahn is of which some 25,100 m2 is built on, providing floor space present on all continents. of 33,000 m2. The self-financed, family-run company is privately owned. The company’s purpose is to develop, manufacture and Current and former employees are shareholders of a sleep- market advanced, high-quality and superbly designed office ing partnership that has a seat and vote on the Wilkhahn chairs and table solutions which encourage a feeling of supervisory board. Wilkhahn has holdings in wiege Entwick- well-being, health, creativity and performance. The brand lungsgesellschaft mbH (design studio), Foresee™ GmbH for stands for first-class product quality, highly innovative ergo- Human Active Spaces (Roomware®), as well as Wilkhahn nomics and cutting-edge design. Acclaimed worldwide, the Energie GmbH. durability and eco-friendly concept of products and services play a significant role in protecting resources. In 2013, 571 employees generated sales of EUR 82.5 mil- lion, 75 percent of which were in international markets. The company has production facilities at the headquarters in Bad Münder (main factory), in Castellón in Spain and Sydney in Australia. At headquarters, annual production capacity is 100,000 office swivel chairs,120,000 visitor and conference chairs, as well as 30,000 table tops and table 4 Antwerp, Belgium Rotterdam, Netherlands Energy-efficient and material-saving production. Sustainability in the supply chain. Keeping emissions and water consumption low, reduc- Our environmental and social re- ing hazardous waste and recycling waste materials are sponsibility doesn’t stop at the gates London, England steps that are kind to the environment and help ensure to our own factories. As far as possi- Bad Münder, Germany Wilkhahn is successful by preventing waste. ble, Wilkhahn demands and encour- Chicago, USA Paris, France ages fair and safe working conditions Vienna, Austria and that processes affecting the en- Bern, Switzerland Zürich, Switzerland vironment are harmless. Frequent as- sessment and on-site visits to top New York, USA Castellón, Spain Tokyo, Japan suppliers create trust and sustainabil- Madrid, Spain ity in the supply chain too. Casablanca, Morocco Shanghai, China Hong Kong, China Dubai, UAE Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Singapore, Singapore Continual improvement. We’re constantly driven by the desire to do better. Each Legend and every person employed at Production facility Wilkhahn contributes their São Paulo, Brazil Sales company Brisbane, Australia own capabilities and suggests Licensee ways of enhancing our cus- Johannesburg, South Africa Sydney, Australia tomers’ satisfaction and com- pany’s environmental perfor- mance.

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