Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of Tsunami Axis, where we prioritise the wellbeing of our environment, our people, and the local communities we operate in. We recognise the profound responsibilities our organisation carries in these domains and understand that both urgency and commitment are essential to make a positive impact. To fulfil these responsibilities, our organisational strategy focuses on actively involving our team members across all aspects of our business and in the active markets we engage with, ensuring that everyone plays a crucial role in magnifying our collective impact.

To support our clients on their journey to Net Zero, the Tsunami Axis division EcoClear takes a proactive stance in addressing the environmental waste challenge prevalent in the corporate sector. Specifically targeting the disposal of commercial furniture and electrical waste destined for landfills, EcoClear adopts an ethical clearance approach with a robust four-tier channel distribution system. This system encompasses re-selling, charity donations, raw material recycling, and energy generation from waste, embodying a zero-to-landfill philosophy. Through these initiatives, EcoClear actively contributes to our clients sustainability goals while making a tangible difference in reducing environmental impact.

Our sustainability strategy is one of continuous learning and understanding, leading to clarity of vision and impactful strategies, which are driven by our stakeholders and participated in by all our employees.

Environment

As one of the largest contract office furniture consultancy lead dealers within Europe, we are working with our supply partners to help them improve their sustainability practices and reduce their carbon emissions using science-based targets. We continually gather data from our supply partners to provide visibility for our clients to confidently make choices that both reduce and negate emissions by selecting sustainable furniture manufacturers for their projects.

We are proud to be carbon neutral as certified by PAS 2060 which allows us to measure our greenhouse gas emissions against a globally recognised standard. As part of the process, our data is externally verified and our emissions are reduced and offset in a meaningful way under a certified scheme. We are committed to being fully net zero, as defined by the Carbon Trust.

Our environmental systems have been ISO 14001 certified since 2010.

We have an EcoVadis score of over 56 which puts us among the top 25 percent of the 90,000 companies assessed. EcoVadis looks at how well a company has integrated the principles of sustainability into their business and management systems.

All furniture procurement on our projects is guided by specifications set out in the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) Furniture Specification document. The specifications include safety, performance, ergonomics, sustainability and the environment.

Community

We strive to engage with the communities surrounding our offices through charity fundraising, undertaking environmental initiatives and investing in young people as future environmental pioneers. Our previous projects include helping to build Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and taking part in Sleep in the Park raising money for homelessness charities.

People

We work with our suppliers and sub-contractors to monitor human factors within our supply chain, looking at working conditions and the requirements of the modern slavery act.

To ensure that we are working with more diverse manufacturers, we are members of MSD UK which brings together innovative and high-growth ethnic minority businesses with corporations committed to creating inclusive and diverse supply chains.

At Tsunami Axis, our employees receive diversity and equality training and our HR policies cover all protected characteristics to ensure that everyone who works for us feels safe, protected and seen.

Sustainability presents a great opportunity for all of us to become more sensitive and attentive when it comes to businesses, their products and services. We owe it to the next generations to pay more attention to what we can contribute to becoming better and better in terms of sustainable action
Stefan Rieder, Head of Sales, Tsunami Axis Germany
Sustainability should be a priority in all decisions we make, we need to make sure that we’re not only causing no harm to the planet but actively working to do good
Jenna Campbell, Designer, Tsunami Axis Edinburgh
The question that matters the most to me right now is, how do we support our clients in achieving Net Zero? By doing this, it means we too are on our way towards achieving our own Net Zero ambitions. By succeeding at this, it means we are driving down waste and carbon emissions, both of which are two major challenges our industry continues to face. We must embrace the circular economy while continuing to achieve the design ambitions and exceptional levels of quality our clients and their design partners expect. That’s the challenge I relish getting out of bed for in the morning.
Dave Bell, Furniture Consultant, Tsunami Axis Edinburgh
Sustainability isn't merely a trend; it's a testament to our commitment to the planet and its inhabitants. Through mindful choices in office furniture, we pave the way for harmonious coexistence with nature. Let our desks and chairs be symbols of progress, designed with respect for our environment and future.
Nada Hassoun, Account Manager, Tsunami Axis Luxembourg

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