The EU has introduced new ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) regulations by 2025, some of which also affect Switzerland and other non-EU countries. For suppliers of EU based furniture stores, these rules are of direct importance. The new legislation aims to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, targeting net-zero emissions for all companies …
Der Abbau nicht erneuerbarer Ressourcen wie auch die Umweltverschmutzung und der daraus sich ergebenden negativen Klimaeffekte zwingen uns die Art und Weise unseres wirtschaftlichen Handels zu hinterfragen. Die Gretchenfrage ist: Werden Kunden den nötigen Strategiewechsel mit (wohl) höheren Preisen mittragen? Wir haben uns das mit Fokus auf den Möbelhandel genauer angeschaut. Grundsätzlich lässt sich festhalten, …
Sustainable, or cheap at all costs? Is sustainability already a decisive argument in the furniture industry today, or is it just a niche for a very limited clientele? The media presence surrounding this topic is undoubtedly growing, putting it at the forefront of consumer thinking in every respect. But do these customers also buy accordingly? …
