WERKHAUS Design + Produktion GmbH
WERKHAUS Design + Produktion GmbH is a role model for sustainability and social responsibility. The company develops innovative, environmentally friendly products and promotes equality as well as integration. With 100% production in Germany, WERKHAUS relies on ecological principles and social values.
WERKHAUS Design + Produktion GmbH: A Role Model for Sustainability and Social Responsibility
editAbout the Company
editWERKHAUS Design + Produktion GmbH, founded in 1992 in Bad Bodenteich in the Lüneburg Heath, is a company distinguished by its comprehensive commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and innovative design. As ecological conviction-driven individuals with a social conscience, the company is particularly concerned about the environment, climate protection, and good cooperation within the company.
Key Products and Services
editWERKHAUS develops and produces a wide range of products, including home and office accessories, furniture, product displays, custom promotional items, and special custom-made products. A highlight of the company is the innovative plug-in system, which consists of custom-made wooden individual parts and rubber rings, allowing for stable connections without screws or glue. All products are 100% designed and manufactured in Germany, using sustainable materials such as wood and paper from recycling, thinning, and sustainable management, as well as non-toxic paints and waxes[4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editWERKHAUS is a common good company that advocates for a common good-oriented economy and is GWÖ certified. The company's mission is based on the principles of sustainability, social responsibility, and innovative design. WERKHAUS promotes equality, a healthy work-life balance, and creates jobs locally by producing 100% in the region. The company also advocates for the integration of people with physical or mental disabilities and collaborates with various nationalities[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is a central aspect of WERKHAUS's corporate philosophy. Since its founding, the company has consistently acted according to its sustainability principles, which include ecological demands, innovative products, social responsibility, and production in Germany. WERKHAUS has published its second sustainability report, based on the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G4). The company now covers 24 percent of its electricity needs through a photovoltaic system and the rest through green electricity. Improved waste separation has reduced residual waste. WERKHAUS continuously works on improving its internal processes regarding quality, material, and energy consumption and has received numerous awards and labels, such as the "GREEN BRANDS GERMANY" seal[4].
Engagement and Events
editWERKHAUS is actively engaged in various events and initiatives that promote sustainability and the common good. For example, the company participated in the Green Culture Festival in Park Sanssouci in Potsdam and took part in discussions on climate adaptation and the common good in tourism. Additionally, WERKHAUS is part of the "Pioneer Talks," an event series that addresses circular economy and sustainable innovations[5].
WERKHAUS Design + Produktion GmbH is thus not only a company that produces innovative and functional products but also a role model for responsible and sustainable action in the economy.