Sustainability
Sustainability Report 2022-2023
The latest edition of the report features our key sustainability achievements and actions for 2022-2023. It was a challenging period, with the war in Ukraine changing the global geopolitical landscape and the close of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our teams needed to be flexible and adapt quickly.
Despite the dynamically changing environment, we consistently pursued our sustainability strategy with a focus on innovation, social responsibility and environmental concerns. With determination and commitment, we were able to achieve more of our ambitious goals.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the 2021 Global Reporting Initiative standards and has been verified by an independent certification body, KPMG Advisory Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp.k.
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Despite the dynamically changing environment, we consistently pursued our sustainability strategy with a focus on innovation, social responsibility and environmental concerns. With determination and commitment, we were able to achieve more of our ambitious goals.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the 2021 Global Reporting Initiative standards and has been verified by an independent certification body, KPMG Advisory Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp.k.
EcoVadis - confirming our commitment to sustainability
EcoVadis is one of the most prestigious ESG rating platforms, respected worldwide for its reliable assessment of companies' actions in the area of sustainability. It is used by thousands of organisations, including major global corporations.
Only 1% of the companies assessed receive the highest distinction at Platinum level, which is evidence of the highest standards of business responsibility and ethics. In 2025, we received an even higher score than in previous years (86/100) and our actions were assessed in four areas: environment, human and labour rights, sustainable procurement, and ethics.
Only 1% of the companies assessed receive the highest distinction at Platinum level, which is evidence of the highest standards of business responsibility and ethics. In 2025, we received an even higher score than in previous years (86/100) and our actions were assessed in four areas: environment, human and labour rights, sustainable procurement, and ethics.
United Global Compact
As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, we are committed to conducting our business in an ethical, responsible and transparent manner that meets our obligations in the areas of human and labour rights, environment and corruption prevention - both within our organisation and across the value chain. Our strategic objectives are consistent with selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A sound organisational basis for implementing actions in all areas of sustainable development is provided by our well-functioning management systems.
We work according to certified management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14006, ISO 45001, EMAS, CO₂ Performance Ladder as well as the PEFC and FSC® (FSC-C120977). Ask about FSC® certified products. All our production companies are currently covered by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
We work according to certified management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14006, ISO 45001, EMAS, CO₂ Performance Ladder as well as the PEFC and FSC® (FSC-C120977). Ask about FSC® certified products. All our production companies are currently covered by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
Ethics and transparency
We believe that business ethics improves company operations and realistically reduces the costs of potential conflicts arising from disrespect for moral rules.
Our actions are guided by the Code of Ethics, which provides direction in key areas based on values fundamental to Nowy Styl such as ambition, integrity, humility and tolerance. Every day, we build the ethical culture of our organisation based on three pillars: relationships, compliance, and dialogue.
Our Ethics Officers and Compliance Expert play a key role in upholding our business ethics principles, and regular training helps us to deepen our knowledge and strengthen our commitments.
Our actions are guided by the Code of Ethics, which provides direction in key areas based on values fundamental to Nowy Styl such as ambition, integrity, humility and tolerance. Every day, we build the ethical culture of our organisation based on three pillars: relationships, compliance, and dialogue.
Our Ethics Officers and Compliance Expert play a key role in upholding our business ethics principles, and regular training helps us to deepen our knowledge and strengthen our commitments.
We also detail the principles of our organisational culture and business ethics in a number of key documents, such as Policy and Procedure Counteracting Mobbing and Discrimination, Anti-Corruption Policy, Human Rights Policy, Internal Reporting and Follow-up Procedure, Quality and Environment Policy, and Health and Safety Policy.
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Ecodesign
We combine product design expertise with knowledge about office solutions certification to create solutions with a lower environmental impact from design to end of life ('cradle to cradle'). We use an Ecodesign management system conforming to ISO 14006, which extends environmental management based on ISO 14001. Our procedures focus on precise environmental requirements parameterised for finished products, the materials and chemicals used, production processes and packaging and logistics management.
Through ecodesign, we are creating a solid foundation for the implementation of circular economy solutions, with circular products, processes and business models. We are gradually introducing services to support the sustainable management of office equipment based on six circularity loops: recycling, repurposing, refurbishment, repair, redistribution, and maintenance.
Reducing our carbon footprint for climate - increasingly ambitious targets
In 2024, we reduced our CO₂ emissions by 45% compared to 2018 levels. This is the result of our active promotion of sustainability in the fight against climate change and our consistent move towards low carbon. We use the Dutch CO₂ Performance Ladder system - a tool to effectively manage the carbon footprint and reduce CO₂ emissions. Our calculations and efforts focus mainly on direct and indirect emissions of our organisation, using the GHG Protocol methodology - in Scopes 1 and 2.
At the same time, we are setting ourselves ambitious targets - we are aiming for a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2025 relative to the 2018 baseline year in the CO₂ Performance Ladder certification area.
We also plan to include Scope 3 in our carbon footprint reporting. We are already working on preparing for the next phase - the 'net zero emissions' transformation. We are taking steps to halve our carbon footprint by 2030 in the full Scopes 1, 2 and 3, and then achieve zero emissions by 2050.
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We also plan to include Scope 3 in our carbon footprint reporting. We are already working on preparing for the next phase - the 'net zero emissions' transformation. We are taking steps to halve our carbon footprint by 2030 in the full Scopes 1, 2 and 3, and then achieve zero emissions by 2050.
Sustainable supply chain
At Nowy Styl, we focus on long-term, strategic relationships with suppliers who share our ethical and environmental values. As a market leader in furniture, we ensure that our supply chain meets the highest standards of quality and social responsibility, which we implement, among other things, through our Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct. This translates into appropriate provisions in all our key supplier contracts.
In 2024, we established a Supplier Sustainability Team to support education and implementation of sustainability best practices. We mainly work with local suppliers (Poland and Germany), reducing the carbon footprint from transport.
We plan to continue developing our collaboration with suppliers committed to sustainability, including through the expansion of our Premium supplier base, continuing the Supplier Sustainability Award, providing supplier education, webinars and tools for monitoring the ESG aspects.
A sustainable supply chain is the cornerstone of our strategy - we combine high product quality with responsibility for the environment and people at every stage of production and delivery.
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We plan to continue developing our collaboration with suppliers committed to sustainability, including through the expansion of our Premium supplier base, continuing the Supplier Sustainability Award, providing supplier education, webinars and tools for monitoring the ESG aspects.
A sustainable supply chain is the cornerstone of our strategy - we combine high product quality with responsibility for the environment and people at every stage of production and delivery.
People and community are our inspirations
Employees are the foundation of Nowy Styl. We create an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We support education and talent development.
We ensure comprehensive onboarding and professional development. We offer training programmes for employees and managers, including: Direction Development, negotiation and storytelling workshops and management training. We have also been a signatory to the Diversity Charter since 2023.
In the interests of employee safety and health, we continuously monitor workplaces, invest in improving conditions, assess risks and carry out health promotion campaigns.
We ensure comprehensive onboarding and professional development. We offer training programmes for employees and managers, including: Direction Development, negotiation and storytelling workshops and management training. We have also been a signatory to the Diversity Charter since 2023.
In the interests of employee safety and health, we continuously monitor workplaces, invest in improving conditions, assess risks and carry out health promotion campaigns.
As a company originating from the Podkarpacie region, we are involved in local social initiatives. For 26 years, we have organised the Charity New Year Ball for children and people with disabilities, supported the Young Arts Festival and promoted sports through our Nowy Styl Running Team. We cooperate with universities and schools, including the State University of Applied Sciences in Krosno, the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Warsaw and the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów.
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ESG team
In order to effectively manage the sustainability aspect of our organisation, we have established a cross-functional ESG Team headed by an ESG Manager. The team oversees the implementation of the sustainability strategy and its goals, implements transparent reporting of results and is active in promoting knowledge and awareness of sustainability among employees and other stakeholders of the company.