Sustainability at VS

Designed to last.
Made with responsibility.

Sustainability begins with furniture that remains useful for decades, can be repaired and can adapt as learning needs change.

VS combines long product life with responsible material choices, resource efficient production and independently verified standards. The aim is practical: reduce waste, keep furniture in service and make environmental information easier to assess.

30+years of typical VS furniture life
95%of purchased materials sourced in Europe
13m kWhenergy generated from wood production residues in 2024
Level 3European Level certification for certified VS products
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Long life and repairability

Wearing parts can largely be replaced, while refurbishment can update furniture with new fronts, interiors, castors or glides. Relevant spare parts are usually available for 10 years or longer.

02

Materials kept in circulation

VS designs products so materials can be separated at the end of their useful life. Chipboard contains up to 70% recycled material, while key aluminium cast parts use 100% recycled aluminium.

03

Action at the factory

VS uses rooftop solar power, heat networks and wood production residues to generate energy at Tauberbischofsheim. The site operates certified environmental and energy management systems.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Full Scope Bronze certificate for VS PantoSwing LuPo and Jumper Air Active chairs

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Cradle to Cradle Certified Full Scope Bronze

PantoSwing LuPo and Jumper Air Active are certified to standard version 4.1. The certificate is valid until 16 January 2028.

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