Sustainability
Kosta Boda has created contemporary lifestyle products and inspiring art that have lasted for generations .
Sustainable design Our vision is to continue creating bold and progressive designs that are a choice for today as well as tomorrow by constantly improving techniques , materials , and the products we use . Our designs should be progressive and add beauty to everyday life – and contribute to a more beautiful world .
Kosta Boda for a better world As part of our constant improvement and contribution to a better environment , we ' re working with four of the UN Sustainable Development Goals : " clean water and sanitation ", " affordable and clean energy ", " industry , innovation and infrastructure " and " responsible consumption and production ". As a company , Kosta Boda is quality and environmentally certified according to ISO 9001 : 2015 and ISO 14001 : 2015 .
Glass Glass is an amazing material that can be reused over and over again while maintaining the same high quality . All excess glass from the production of clear glass at Kosta Glassworks is reused to create new products – something that saves both natural resources and energy .
We strive to work with sustainable materials and are constantly working to refine the production of our raw materials . We ' re always looking out to find new solutions and therefore collaborate with various institutions and universities .
Today we ' re collaborating with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden ( RISE ) on a project about process optimization , to acquire the best possible glass quality .
Energy and water At the glassworks in Kosta , Sweden , we have our own water treatment plant where the water is reused to the greatest possible extent throughout the production phase . We also work with energy-saving measures such as efficient and carbon-neutral ovens , energy-efficient lighting , and district heating on our premises .
Transportation When choosing transport for the products , we always have the climate in mind – both within Sweden and to and from Sweden . For international shipping , we choose boat before truck or plane when possible and make sure to load vehicles and containers effectively before departure to reduce the number of transports .
Fair working conditions Just like us , all our suppliers – inside and outside the EU – must comply with our Code of Conduct . This ensures good fundamental working conditions , the right to organize trade unions , regulations of minimum wage , overtime pay , and working time restrictions . It also contains a ban on e . g . child labor and discrimination . The majority of our partners are located within the EU . To ensure high-quality and compliance with the rules of our suppliers , we visit them annually .
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