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Sustainability at HWB
Beauty that spares resources.
We work with natural materials, selected partners and surfaces designed to last in demanding projects.
Material
FSC®-certified
Network
Furnier + Natur
The earth matters to us
Commitment by conviction.
We face the responsibility that comes with handling natural resources with commitment and conviction. Our entire product portfolio is built on a balanced ecological principle. Quality and sustainability are part of our identity.
Nonetheless, in the interest of our customers, we embrace modern technologies and market requirements, and also keep economic viability firmly in focus. Only when all factors interact does a compelling offer emerge. We understand sustainability as a quality characteristic that goes far beyond general product parameters.
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Our contribution
Our contribution to sustainability.
Electric charging station
With our electric vehicle charging station we are an innovative company for employees, partners and customers.
Photovoltaics
Into the future with solar power – our photovoltaic system allows us to generate our own electricity.
Sustainable products
We understand sustainability as a quality characteristic that goes far beyond general product parameters.
Certifications
Our certificates.
FSC® certified
FSC® Certification
Almost all of our products carry FSC® certification. HWB GmbH was recertified in May 2017 to FSC®-STD-40-004 V3-0 and is authorised to trade FSC® Controlled Wood, FSC® Mix Credit and FSC® 100%.
License Code: FSC® C111737
Certificate Code: GFA-COC-002412
Controlled Wood Code: GFA-CW-002412
EUTR 995/2010
EU Timber Regulation
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR 995/2010) prohibits the trade of illegally harvested timber. HWB acts as a trader with due diligence obligations. Our ALPI veneers are made exclusively from the following wood species:
Pappel / Poplar
Populus
Europa / Italien
Abachi / Ayous / Obeche
Triplochiton scleroxylon
Westafrika
Linde / Basswood
Tilia
Europa, Amerika
FSC® Principles
10 principles, 58 criteria for responsible forest management.
- Protection of the tenure rights and land-use rights of indigenous peoples
- Compliance with workers’ rights and working conditions
- Efficient use of the products and services of the forest
- Maintenance of biodiversity, protective functions and landscape conservation
- Forest management plan with clearly defined long-term objectives
- Monitoring and assessment of forest management (incl. plantations – Principle 10)
Dual system
Duales System Deutschland
Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By participating in the Duales System Deutschland, we make an active contribution to climate protection.
Our attitude
Sustainability starts with the material decision.
HWB stands for premium surfaces for furniture, doors and interior construction. With natural raw materials, it matters where the material comes from, how consciously it is used and how long it can perform in a project.
That is why we speak concretely about FSC®-certified woods and the Initiative Furnier + Natur. Not empty promises, but understandable building blocks for responsible surfaces.
Origin
FSC®-certified woods
Many of our products carry the FSC® certificate. For planners and fabricators, this creates a solid basis when material origin and responsible forestry are part of the project specification.
Industry
Initiative Furnier + Natur
As a member of the Initiative Furnier + Natur, we support a platform that makes veneer visible as a natural, premium and resource-conscious material.
Use material consciously
Surfaces with impact, not waste.
Veneers and thin natural stone surfaces bring real material presence to walls, furniture and built-ins. The decisive factor is the right selection: surface, substrate, application and processing must suit the project so that design and longevity work together.
Responsibility in projects
Sustainability is decided in the application.
For us, sustainability is not a single label. It emerges through good advice, appropriate material choices and surfaces that fulfil their purpose over the long term.
Careful material selection
We curate brands and collections according to quality, design ambition and responsible use of natural resources.
Long-lasting project surfaces
Surfaces for hotels, retail, offices, furniture and public spaces need to impress visually and perform in everyday use.
Advice instead of arbitrariness
We support architects, interior fitters and manufacturers in bringing material, application and processing together in a sensible way.
Network
Furnier + Natur as a professional reference point.
The Initiative Furnier + Natur is a central platform for the industry. It shows why veneer remains relevant as a natural material for premium interiors.
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Let’s talk about responsible surfaces for your project.
We advise you on material, samples, processing and the right product documents.