Sustainability
At Colebrook Bosson Saunders, our commitment to sustainability is grounded in the mission to design for human well-being and be a positive force for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.
Our Sustainability Framework
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainable Materials
Circular Design
Carbon Reduction
Designing Out Waste
Human Health & Well-being
Ergonomic Design & Well-being
Human Health & Safety
Social Impact
Leading Credentials & Transparency
Leading Credential
Transparent Supply Chain
Recognising our environmental responsibility, we commit to leading in sustainable practices. Our key impact areas—Environmental Stewardship, Human Health and Well-being, and Leading Credentials & Transparency—reflect our ESG priorities.
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental stewardship reflects our commitment to sustainable materials, circular design, carbon reduction, and designing out waste across our designs, operations and value chain.
Carbon Reduction
Design Out Waste
Sustainable Materials & Circular Design
Human Health & Well-being
Human health and well-being are at the core of CBS. We recognise the vital connection between sustainable, safe chemistry and improved health, making it one of the key strategic focuses of our sustainability strategy.
Social Impact
Contributing to the well-being of our immediate communities is part of who we are at CBS.
Human Health & Safety
Our dedication lies in surpassing compliance standards and giving top priority to the health and safety of end-users through thorough evaluation of substances and chemicals of concern, based on voluntary building stands, product certifications, and compliance to applicable regulations globally.
Ergonomic Design & Well-being
Ergonomic design is at the heart of what we do. We believe healthy ergonomics encourages movement by balancing the needs of the person, their technology, and the working environment, enhancing wellness and productivity. Read more about workplace ergonomics here.
Leading Credentials & Transparency
At Colebrook Bosson Saunders, we strive to align our practises with top international standards in sustainability, health, safety, and quality. We ensure responsible sourcing by working closely with suppliers, prioritising transparency, and internal controls.
Supplier Code of Conduct
We expect our suppliers to share our commitment to creating a better world with the goals of reducing waste, using resources responsibly, supporting workers' rights and advancing the welfare of its workers and the community.
Transparent Supply Chains
Establishing fully transparent supply chains is important for responsible sourcing. It starts with responsibility, and at CBS we're working by collaborating closely with suppliers to ensure we're not supporting any unethical practices, and to improve transparency in the supply chain for our customers and end-users.
Leading Credentials
Our goal is to align our products and practices with the highest international standards and certifications across sustainability, human health, safety, materials, quality, and ergonomics. We work on strong internal control systems to ensure quality data and documentation and work proactively with regulations.
Key measures
Product Longevity
Designed for Longevity.
Lifetime product testing, reflected in our 12-year warranty.
More sustainable materials
Recycled Aluminium and steel.
Advancing recycled content.
Dedicated to reducing product carbon footprint.
Circularity
Dedicated to achieve 100% recyclability.
Advancing to more circular design.
Packaging
90% of our total portfolio has transitioned to plastic-free packaging.
Developed bulk packaging minimising waste and emissions.
Certifications
ISO14001 & ISO9001
SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
Advancing our credentials to include carbon footprint data.
Dedicated to safe materials
Actively work with our suppliers to eliminate chemicals of concern to ensure the protection of people and the environment.
Our Case Studies
Oripura – 100% Recyclable Folding Laptop Stand
Recyclability is an important principle of a circular, and more sustainable economy. It refers to the ability of a product's materials to be reprocessed and reused at the end of its life cycle. Instead of ending up at landfill, the material is transformed into new products, conserving resources, reducing waste and minimising environmental impact.
Designing Out Waste: The Bulk-Packaging Solution
At CBS, we harness the power of design and creativity to eliminate unnecessary waste, envisioning a future free from plastic pollution, and moving towards a more circular system.
Designing out waste: Plastic-Free packaging
At CBS, we harness the power of design and creativity to eliminate unnecessary waste, envisioning a future free from plastic pollution, and moving towards a more circular system.
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our sustainability strategy is aligned with three key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which resonates with how we operate as a business and our values.
SDG's we are focused on making a positive impact towards
Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.