The carbon footprint of your office furniture

In recent years, more and more people are beginning to consider the impact upon the environment created by themselves, products they use and by the companies they work for or with as well.  As a result, many corporations have responded by measuring and offsetting their carbon footprint.

A recent survey showed that companies were even starting to request confirmation that the products they buy, including their office desks and office seating, are environmentally friendly, which in the case of office furniture means being certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Offma, the Office Furniture and Filing Manufacturers Association, recent began to calculate the CO2 emissions of different office furniture products using data on emission standards from the World Business Council on Sustainable Development and Defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.  Using this information meant that each item could be displayed with the information on the carbon emissions generated from its manufacture and shipping, thus allowing consumers to make comparisons and educated choices in terms of the environmental impact.

An office furniture supplier will be able to answer any questions you might have about where the office furniture you are considering has come from.