GROUPE SEB ACHIEVES ECOVADIS PLATINUM RATING
DESIGN FAIR ASIA RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER OF 2024
WMF PROFESSIONAL AND HEPP REDEFINE SUSTAINABILITY WITH SECOND LIFE LINE
ZWIESEL GLAS WINS ICONIC AWARD : INNOVATIVE INTERIOR
GROUPE SEB ACHIEVES ECOVADIS PLATINUM RATING
Groupe SEB , manufacturer of electrical and household appliances , has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating , the highest rating in existence placing it in the Top 1 % of companies assessed . EcoVadis is a global CSR ( Corporate Social Responsibility ) performance assessment platform that provides ratings for companies based on their sustainable practices across four pillars : Environment , Social and Human Rights ,
Ethics and Responsible Purchasing . The rating covers all consumer and professional brands of Groupe SEB , including WMF , Schaerer and Curtis . Juliette Sicot-Crevet , sustainable development director of Groupe SEB , commented : “ This assessment is the culmination of all the efforts made in terms of social and environmental responsibilities in our activities and supply chain .”
DESIGN FAIR ASIA RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER OF 2024
FIND – Design Fair Asia , the marketplace for furniture , interiors and design objects , returns to the Singapore Design Week on 26-28 September 2024 with an expected 15,000 visits and 350 brands at the iconic Marina Bay Sands . Organized by dmg events and Fiera Milano , this event will gather key figures from property development , architecture , hospitality , retail and interior design sectors across 17,000 sqm of exhibition space to unite the regional design industry and build on encouraging market trends .
WMF PROFESSIONAL AND HEPP REDEFINE SUSTAINABILITY WITH SECOND LIFE LINE
WMF Professional and HEPP ’ s new Second Life initiative repurposes second-hand , returned and discontinued cutlery to promote sustainability in the restaurant industry . This eco-friendly approach aligns with the company ’ s philosophy and offers durable , cost-effective and visually appealing cutlery . The reconditioned cutlery , featuring a unique stonewashed vintage look and “ Second Life ” engraving , fits various gastronomic concepts while supporting environmental efforts . This initiative complements sustainable dining trends , including vegan and vegetarian menus and efforts to reduce food waste .
ZWIESEL GLAS WINS ICONIC AWARD : INNOVATIVE INTERIOR
Zwiesel Glas ’ “ Symbiosis ” decanter received the “ Iconic Award : Innovative Interior 2024 ,” awarded annually by the German Design Council , for its design in the Product Design - Kitchen and Household category . The decanter , handmade in traditional style and in small quantities , features a distinctive crackled pattern that gives an impression of fragility . It is complemented by a handmade Finnish soapstone base and a sturdy felt bottom .
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