Vitra
About
At Vitra, we believe that environments shape our thoughts and feelings, whether we are at home, at work or on the go. We work every day to better our surroundings through the power of design. A family business in its third generation, Vitra follows an environmental, cultural and commercial mission.
The Vitra Campus and the Vitra Design Museum with its exhibitions, design archives and a comprehensive furniture collection inspire visitors and employees alike. They further the understanding of design and architecture‘s role in defining the future we live in.
Environmental consciousness finds expression in every aspect of Vitra’s work. It is manifested in how Vitra develops and manufactures its products, in the sourcing of raw materials and the organisation of its supply chain. Every new insight is regarded as an opportunity for further development.
Vitra’s Environmental Mission
The urgent need for climate action has given rise to a new vocabulary. ‘CO₂ emissions’, ‘net zero’, ‘post-consumer plastic’ and other terms have become buzzwords. At Vitra, we spent the last years untangling and interpreting them. The result is this glossary, shared here to bring clarity and support fact-based conversations on this complex topic.
Vitra has defined three goals for the coming years:
Ecological footprint
Vitra will be a net positive company based on all the indicators of its ecological footprint.
Circular economy
Vitra will follow every product over its entire lifespan, ensuring the longest possible use and facilitating its recycling and disposal.
Transparency
Customers will be able to make their purchasing decisions based on detailed information as to where and how a product has been manufactured and which partners were involved.
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Sustainable products
