SUSTAINABILITY

The Bene responsibility

Thinking and acting sustainably is our aspiration - and our inspiration. As a leading designer of modern working environments, we want to make our contribution to a future worth living. Together with our customers and partners, we develop sustainable concepts and office space solutions that are in harmony with our economic, ecological and social responsibility.

This is how we are committed to
a sustainable future


 

solar energy

 

 

On the roof of the Bene factory in Waidhofen, 6,930 solar panels generate clean energy for our production.

 


 

NATURAL MATERIALS

 

 

The most important raw material at Bene is wood – over 90% of which comes from certified, responsible forestry.

 


 

REGIONAL VALUE CREATION

 

 

80% of all raw material suppliers are based in Austria.

 


 

MATERIAL AWARENESS

 

 

Use of environmentally friendly materials and avoidance of hazardous substances and components.

 

THE BENE RESPONSIBILITY 2025

Bene has a long tradition of thinking and acting ecologically. They encompass all areas of the company - from product development, procurement, production and logistics to product utilisation. Our sustainability strategy is based on these three pillars: economic, ecological and social responsibility. This sustainability report documents all of Bene's measures in terms of economic, ecological and social aspects.

Certificates

With a clear commitment to sustainability measures, decisions for the environment and society are made throughout the company. Our quality and environmental management system (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) has been consistently implemented since 2006. And the range of company, quality and product certificates demonstrates our clear commitment to healthy, safe and environmentally friendly furniture.

The Bene responsibility

Thinking and acting sustainably is our aspiration - and our inspiration. As a leading designer of modern working environments, we want to make our contribution to a future worth living. Together with our customers and partners, we develop sustainable concepts and office space solutions that are in harmony with our economic, ecological and social responsibility.

Bene responsibility

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Green Energy: Construction of the photovoltaic system on the roof of the production hall

Sustainability has become an overriding concern for companies. Given increasing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations, companies are faced with many challenges on their journey to the green transformation.

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Bene products receive EU Ecolabel

The EU Ecolabel was launched by the European Commission in 1992. The eco-label is awarded to products and services that have a lower environmental impact than comparable offerings.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT BENE

Diversity and inclusion are top priorities at Bene. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe and can freely express their opinions. It is precisely the diversity of personalities, cultures, experiences and ways of thinking that makes working at Bene exciting and exceptional. This starts with recruitment. In the recruiting process, attention is paid to the appreciation of all applicants and gender equality (m/f/d) is taken into account.

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MAKING DESIGN WORK FOR THE BETTER

Find out how he meets the challenges of design and design thinking in this ONLINE EXPERT TALK with Luke Pearson, co-founder of the design studio Pearson Lloyd.