Work With Island's commitment to sustainability and ESG standards
At Work With Island, we transform the workspace into a sustainable and innovative environment.
Our solutions combine comfort and performance, crafted with recycled materials and a local sourcing approach to minimize environmental impact.
Discover how our acoustic pods are redefining the modern office with commitment and responsibility.
Introducing our sustainability mission
At Work With Island, our mission is to improve comfort and productivity in the workplace.
We design and manufacture innovative and durable acoustic pods to bring serenity, confidentiality and flexibility to open-plan offices.
We are committed to achieving our mission by making a positive contribution to society without harming the environment.
To do so, we decided to always choose sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for our manufacturing and business challenges over shortcutted and low value ones.
Environment-friendly acoustic pods
Our phone booths and acoustic pods are designed with the planet in mind: all our products are both functional
and environmentally responsible. Our production process prioritises:
Sustainable Design
We use recycled and responsibly sourced materials to create high performance, environmentally friendly pods.
Waste reduction
We follow a circular economy approach, ensuring our products are durable, reusable, and recyclable at the end of their lifecycle.
Ambitious goals
We are committed to responsible production and constantly set ambitious goals to enhance our environmental impact.
Sustainable materials and production
- Using recycled materials:
The wood used in our pods comes from sustainably managed forests. It is mainly made of recycled pallets and sawmill wood offcuts, and it is entirely sourced in the south of France.
The acoustic insulation panels used in our pods are made from recycled clothing fibres (Métisse). This acoustic insulation has almost no environmental impact as it is made from 100% recycled fibres. 40 recycled jeans are used to manufacture the insulation for an Island SOLO.
Work With Island acoustic pods are designed using recycled and recyclable materials. More precisely, our pods are designed with 80% of recyclable materials and 33% of recycled materials. - Local sourcing production :
All our pod materials are sourced from France.
The wood is sourced in France, from environmentally-friendly managed forests located mainly in the south of France.
The tempered glass used to manufacture our doors comes from Mayenne department in France, while all our seats come from Aube department.
All our pods are produced in Europe.
Minimising Waste
- Reducing production waste
We strive to reduce waste throughout the manufacturing process of our acoustic pods, encouraging short distribution channels, while ensuring the supply of a high-quality end product.
Moreover, 80% of the materials used to manufacture our acoustic pods are recyclable.
Finally, the flat pack of our products optimises storage space, and also reduces the number of journeys required for delivery. - Introducing a second-hand offer
Some of our pods are used for events where we showcase our products, so they are not completely new.
We also offer a 100 day free trial to all our customers. Although the vast majority of our customers are completely satisfied with our products, some may find that our product is not entirely suited to their needs.
These pods are therefore almost new and we offer them for sale to our customers as part of a second hand offer.
Ambitious goals for a stronger environmental commitment
At Work With Island, we conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) on every product to minimise environmental impact from raw materials to end-of-life.
Committed to reducing our carbon footprint by 4% per year, we optimise materials, production and logistics, prioritising local suppliers and short supply chains.
Our durable, high-quality acoustic pods promote responsible consumption by reducing waste.
We track key sustainability metrics including :
- Carbon footprint
- Waste reduction
- Product refurbishment rates
- Use of recycled textiles
Social responsibility and ethical governance
Transparency
We try to be as transparent as possible, both with our employees and with our customers.
- Employees: We communicate transparently about the company's performance and projections.
- Customers: We communicate openly about the sourcing of components for our pods and our environmental impact.
Ethical business practices
- Our partnerships are founded on shared values of respect and integrity, including the fight against corruption, the adoption of fair business practices, and enhanced financial transparency through rigorous internal control.
- We reaffirm our commitment to combat all forms of illegal labour, including forced and child labour, to ensure fair and responsible conditions throughout our value chain.
Employee well-being
At Work With Island, we offer a safe and fulfilling working environment:
- Safety: Emergency equipment and regular training (evacuation drills, use of fire extinguishers).
- Wellness: Sports activities and promotion of sustainable transport.
- Development: Biannual appraisals, training budget and personalised career plans.
- Inclusion: Equal opportunities and progression for all.
- Work-life balance: Flexible work from home policy and support for key events.
Continuous improvement and future goals
Sustainability is a journey and we are constantly looking for ways to improve. We want to ensure that Work With Island remains at the forefront of sustainable workspace solutions. Our goals for the coming years include:
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