System 180 is committed to responsible, future-oriented action for the benefit of people and the environment. We are convinced that we go beyond the general requirements of environmental protection and occupational safety.
Sustainability is a central component of System 180’s identity, and longevity and recyclability are deeply anchored in our products and our corporate ethics.
Our values “Sustainable Development Goals”
Timeless design and timeless aesthetics
High-quality, durable materials
Mobility
Modularity
Concept of upgradeability
Conversion options
Remanufacturing
Refurbishment
Remanufacturing
Dismountability
Recyclable
Agility and ecodesign form a sustainable synergy in our furniture. As an enabler of New Work, the System 180 portfolio promotes innovative forms of work for the future. Thanks to agile features, our configurations offer maximum flexibility for dynamic growth through expandable functionality. Modularity enables individual, situational adjustments. All modules of our modular furniture system can be easily exchanged and converted. Key to the future viability and value retention of our products are durable design, time-resistant aesthetics, the use of high-quality materials, such as extremely robust stainless steel, and the anticipation of various usage scenarios. We strive for user-centered and long-term solutions, in accordance with the principle of Design Thinking. Sustainable service packages support an extension of the active period of use in the sense of recycling management. System 180 offers, among other things, individual upgrades and develops offers for subsequent use through refurbishment and remanufacturing.
System 180 develops and manufactures 100 % in Berlin. Our site is supplied with green electricity and climate-friendly district heating. Home-generated solar energy already covers 20 % of our energy needs. A green roof area of 2,000 m² contributes to the improvement of the macroclimate. Precipitation on the site is drained in cesspools and directly used for groundwater recharge. We continuously optimize the resource efficiency of our manufacturing processes and pay attention to sustainable material ecology and recycling. Offcuts are reduced to a maximum and steel waste is recycled completely without loss in the material cycle. Only energy but no water is used in the resource-saving production of system pipes. In these processes we only emit noise, but no air pollution. Our logistics are handled by regional service providers using recyclable packaging, which is itself recycled.
Thanks to our local production, we promote local jobs. In cooperative collaboration, we live a mission-oriented and transparent corporate culture. We place the issue of sustainability at all levels and in all areas. New Work is a pillar of our product range, but also of our own working methods. Employees from all departments are integrated and supported holistically in decision-making processes. At System 180, we are actively committed to inclusion and anti-discrimination. We welcome diversity as an indispensable added value for our teamwork. We always welcome cooperation with non-profit organizations.
We see open innovation through knowledge exchange as an essential contribution to the creation of a sustainable future. Findings from collaborations and the lively exchange through networking are continuously incorporated into our improvement processes. Our proven furniture series Design Thinking Line, for example, is the result of our close partnership with the Hasso Plattner Institute and stands for agility and sustainability.
Continuous innovation is a fundamental part of our corporate philosophy. In intensive research work we dedicate ourselves specifically to sustainability topics. For many years we have been driving the marketability of bio-based material innovations and substitutes through our participation in various research consortia, including partners such as the Fraunhofer Institute, TU Berlin, HNE Eberswalde and UdK Berlin.
Under the leadership of the Fraunhofer IAP and accompanied by the HNE Eberswalde, System 180 is currently participating in the joint research project ReSpan as an application partner. The aim of the project is to develop a recycling process for wood-based materials. This would enable us to introduce another product line made of recycled material as an alternative to the MdF material used.
Currently, System 180 is involved in the PERMA project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The goal is to develop an open, digital platform for the recycling economy in the furniture and equipment industry. Innovative product lifecycles and manufacturer-independent compatibility guidelines enable sustainable and flexible reuse and further use of products in a value-preserving form. The development of innovative business models creates a platform for re-use, up-, down- and recycling. In this context, we also cooperated with the international research project CIRCit of DTU.
