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Sustainability
Informs and discusses strategies and standards for the circular economy, resource conservation, and sustainable value creation.
Working Group Sustainability Overview
OBJECTIVE
The IBA Sustainability Working Group aims to actively help shape sustainable and recyclable standards for office and working environments.
It supports member companies in strategically combining environmental responsibility, regulatory requirements and economic sustainability.
DESCRIPTION
The IBA Sustainability Working Group is the IBA’s central platform for sustainability and the circular economy in the office and working world. It focuses on the implementation of R‑strategies, the implementation of new laws and requirements, and the collection of sustainability data in companies.
In addition, the Sustainability Working Group monitors relevant national and European developments such as the Level sustainability certificate and strengthens the industry’s position in dialogue with politicians and partner organizations.
WORKING GROUPS
- R‑Strategies – Practical application of R‑Strategies in the company
- Regulations – Monitoring and relevance of regulations and laws.
- Product environmental data – Collection, evaluation and documentation of environmental data.
Chair: Jürgen Jordan (WINI Büromöbel Georg Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG)
Working Group Sustainability Updates
A Shared Vision for a Circular Furniture Industry
28.04.2026 · Working Group SustainabilityThe circular economy is a key component of a sustainable future. Here is our shared vision for a circular furniture industry.
Circular construction in the office: from concept to practice
08.04.2026 · Working Group SustainabilityWhat exactly is circular construction? Circularity begins with existing buildings and the design phase. Find out more about the three dimensions of circularity here.
Verena Anger and Iris Grzybek on the IBA Sustainability Statement.
13.04.2026 · Working Group SustainabilityTogether with its members, the IBA has set out a vision for the further development of the circular economy in the office and contract furniture sector. Find out how this is being put into practice in this interview.
“No data, no market”: R‑evolve interview with Angelika Tisch
08.04.2026 · Working Group SustainabilityHow the EU project R‑evolve is helping businesses prepare for upcoming regulatory requirements in practical terms, and what practical solutions for the circular economy are already emerging.
EU project update R‑evolve: Pathways towards a circular economy
01.10.2025 · Working Group SustainabilityIn September, the partners of the EU project R‑evolve met for a three-day innovation camp in Copenhagen. Current status of the digital product passport.
Sustainability in the office – sustainable office furnishings
18.06.2025 · Working Group SustainabilityOffice inspiration: More and more employees are demanding sustainability in the office, including sustainable office furnishings. Find out more in our Topic Hub.
Level: More More than just a new sustainability standard
10.02.2025 · Working Group SustainabilityThe European programme for testing and certifying environmentally friendly
and socially responsible office and contract furniture
