CSR

EBLO is aware of its social responsibility (CSR). We have set progressive goals to ensure, improve and expand sustainability in our growing organization. And with success, as we are ISO 14001:2015 certified. In addition, we are a partner of MVO Nederland and apply the NEN-ISO 26000:2020 guideline.

The NEN-ISO 26000:2020 is the international guideline for CSR. This guideline gives us the tools to ensure sustainability in the organization and reduce the impact of business operations on the environment. View the documents for the NEN-ISO 26000:2020 self-declaration here:

• Self-declaration

• Self-declaration report (reference matrix)

• Sustainability.

Or consult our entry on nen.nl.

Priorities and motivation

Here the following topics have priority for us: The environment, Human rights, Consumer interests, Good governance, Labor practices, Fair business, Social commitment. Our priorities were chosen with the following motivation, among others:

Environment
By definition, everyone wants to avoid environmental pollution, but we do not wish it to become an afterthought in decision-making but one of the most important components.

Good Governance
Socially responsible governance is only possible when it is integrated into decision-making processes and structures, because there lies the starting point for changes in the future.

Labor practice

We have an active and broad-based policy that ensures the safety and health of our employees at all times. Consumer Interests - Our end user is not the consumer, however, consumer welfare may depend on our product. Marketing socially responsible products is therefore essential.

Continuously improving environmental performance

This certification is the standard for continuously improving environmental performance and internationally demonstrating the quality of the environmental management system. View our ISO 14001: 2015 certificate. In areas such as the following, EBLO takes measures to ensure sustainability in the organization and to reduce the impact of business operations on the environment: ISO 14001:2015 certificate.

Reliable sustainability rating

In addition, EBLO has earned a Committed Badge in the EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis is recognized worldwide for reliable corporate sustainability assessments. Earning the badge recognizes our good performance according to the EcoVadis assessment methodology. Read more about EcoVadis Medals & Badges.

EBLO invests

EBLO pursues an active environmental policy. Every year, EBLO invests in optimising and realising energy-efficient activities and monitors its CSR goals every year so that they can be actively pursued.

2017/2018: solar panels are installed and active.
2021: Entire new GREEN vehicle fleet.
2023: Roof and facade are re-insulated (now completed).
2025: The EBLO office building is natural gas-free and virtually energy-neutral
EBLO virtually energy-neutral

More information on our CSR objectives and energy-saving activities can be found below.

Energy policy

All workplaces are designed in accordance with the applicable health and safety requirements, guidelines, and advice. If no equipment is used, it switches off and does not go into standby. The building has a circulation system so that the heat and fresh air in the building is well distributed and no more heating is required than necessary.

A cascade arrangement ensures that the building is brought up to temperature. Energy is saved thanks to the high efficiency of the boilers. Solar panels have also been placed on the roof with which means we can generate our own energy.

Waste policy

We do not work with aggressive environmentally harmful chemicals or cleaning products. Our boxes are largely made from recycled cardboard. In addition, it is our goal to reduce 100% of the solid waste that is generated during the production and assembly of our products. Cardboard, foam, and paper are reused or shredded as packaging material. Plastic and steel are recycled. Pallets are reused.

Transport policy

EBLO has greened her entire fleet. The new fully electric company cars are used by our staff and contribute to EBLO's sustainable transport policy. Read more about our new green fleet of company cars.

Renewed insulated outer wall and insulated roof

Meanwhile, the outer façade and our roof have also been renewed and insulated. In addition to durable, insulating panels, the outer wall also features our logo for extra recognition.

Return and Recycle Service

When purchasing and delivering a new seat, our return and recycling service can be used. After recycling, for example, carpets or sports mats are made from the material.

Sustainable Products

Our seats from UnitedSeats are 94% recyclable and we take this a step further. We can provide seats with a sustainable upholstery on request: this consists of 100% recycled PET bottles.

Sustainability and our employees

All the material that our employees, office, warehouse, and production personnel use, is collected and recycled separately as much as possible. This includes such items as wastepaper, cardboard, pallets and cartridges. It is also encouraged to make as much use as possible of carpooling among employees who live together in the neighbourhood. EBLO also offers sheltered employment and reintegration programs for people who are at a distance from the labour market.

When purchasing products and services, EBLO uses local suppliers as much as possible. With this we consider transport and transport costs. We opted for sustainable solutions when constructing the green space for our building. But we also take CSR into account in our business operations with various other aspects.

Partner of MVO Netherlands

EBLO recently became a partner of MVO Netherlands, making it part of a large partner network (2000 entrepreneurs) working to achieve a sustainable new economy.