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Bene has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2010, an initiative that calls on companies to do business responsibly and to stand up for human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Bene supports the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact and is committed to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SDG 3: Health and well-being.

Bene promotes the health and well-being of its employees and customers by designing ergonomic and flexible workplaces that encourage movement, creativity and collaboration.

SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth.

Bene creates jobs and promotes the professional development of its employees by offering them training opportunities, fair working conditions and an inclusive corporate culture.

SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production.

Bene reduces its environmental footprint and improves its resource efficiency by manufacturing high-quality and durable products that are made from sustainable materials and are recyclable. Bene uses renewable energy and avoids waste and emissions.

SDG 13: Climate action.

Bene contributes to climate protection by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Bene is committed to promoting awareness of climate protection and the need to implement the Paris Agreement.

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Bene wins EcoVadis GOLD award

In Bene’s continuous commitment to sustainability, it is important to undergo an external assessment in order to recognise the effectiveness of one's actions as well as areas for improvement. In 2023, Bene was able to significantly improve its score compared with the last EcoVadis evaluation, and for the first time it was awarded a GOLD medal with 71 points, placing it in the top 3%.

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Bene products receive EU Ecolabel

The EU Ecolabel was launched by the European Commission in 1992. The eco-label is awarded to products and services that have a lower environmental impact than comparable offerings.

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Bene Sustainability Report 2023

Bene is synonymous with inspiring office and working environments. The high standards in terms of functionality, quality, design and sustainability can be felt in every single product and project. This Austrian manufacturer operates one of the most modern and efficient production facilities in the office furniture industry in Europe and has now published a Sustainability Report for 2023.
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT BENE

Diversity and inclusion are top priorities at Bene. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe and can freely express their opinions. It is precisely the diversity of personalities, cultures, experiences and ways of thinking that makes working at Bene exciting and exceptional. This starts with recruitment. In the recruiting process, attention is paid to the appreciation of all applicants and gender equality (m/f/d) is taken into account.