Designing with intent
Conscious design
From forests to fabric weavers and polymers to plastics, our goal is to consciously design every one of our products. We aim to design products which not only stand the test of time, but can live on, beyond their intended use.
We seek to increase the use of more sustainable materials in our products and are committed to using materials in ways that reduce environmental impact and improve traceability.
Our investment in Lifecycle Assessment
A lifecycle assessment, or LCA, quantifies the environmental impact of a product's life, right from raw material extraction, to manufacture, use, and finally, end-of-life disposal.
LCAs quantify impacts including greenhouse gas emissions, ozone depletion potential, acidification potential, eutrophication potential, and water use, associated with that product.
Using LCA software during the early design phase allows us to model different choices to compare impact and embodied carbon, rather than simply using the software for measurement purposes.
We are working with our supply chain and waste contractors to understand opportunities to further pursue a circular economy model. Manufacturing has a huge impact on our planet, and this is why we focus each year on how we can increase the circularity of our products, incorporating materials re-use throughout our design and manufacturing process.
End to End process
Supply chain mapping
Our showrooms and manufacturing facilities are spread around the world, representing the scale of our direct environmental and social responsibility.
As a large, global business, we have a significant opportunity to drive sustainable practices through our supply chain. We assess our main suppliers through our Supplier Scorecard system. The self-assessment form asks our suppliers to be transparent on their performance in sustainability, governance, risk, communication, quality, delivery performance and innovation.
Kin is a family of elegantly strong mono-shell seating designed for Allermuir by Pearson Lloyd. Working with our moulded plastics provider RGE, we send 100% of our Polypropylene plastic from Sustain back to RGE for use in Kin’s plastic components.
KIN BY ALLERMUIR
Contour is the latest addition to our office chair range, designed for Senator by Pearson Lloyd, born from the concept that every component can be easily repaired. Contour’s components are made from recycled polypropylene, and a removable upholstery option for both the seat and back that is offered in Gabriel Renewed Loop fabric.
Contour by Senator
