The new headquarters of the Der Grüne Punkt group of companies reflects its corporate philosophy.
Der Grüne Punkt (The Green Dot) was founded in 1990 and is a leading provider of take-back systems in Germany. It offers companies a sustainable way to deal with waste and provides a nationwide collection of used packaging to recover raw materials for the economic cycle.
The new corporate headquarters in Cologne is an expression of their corporate philosophy, with sustainability and ecological solutions at the forefront throughout the process. The new 5,400 square meter workspace was designed by architects from the Pütz Group and provides employees with modern and more diverse environments for new ways of working and a range of workspaces for collaboration and communication.
The project consists of a series of Flokk designs chosen for their strong human factors as well as their sustainability. This is a key factor for Der Grüne Punkt in all areas of the project.
A key requirement for the project from the outset was to apply for the "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen" (DGNB) platinum certificate for the interior - the highest rating available for the prestigious national rating, which places high demands on a project when it comes to lifelong sustainability. The company already received the DGNB Platinum certificate in December 2020.
The HÅG SoFi was specified for office and production locations, a versatile task chair with intuitive adjustment options that are perfect for multi-user environments. As a high-performance chair with strong human factors and sustainable design principles, it was the ideal choice for the brand, and as it is available in a range of colours, they were able to colour match all elements of the chair to their corporate specifications. They opted for the mesh back version in black with green fabric.
The HÅG Capisco Puls is height-adjustable in many areas, making it ideal for sit-stand workstations. Its dynamic shape promotes continuous changes in posture and encourages movement throughout the day, which helps to improve the health and well-being of employees. One employee commented on the chair as follows:
"Our desks are height adjustable, even in the conference rooms on different floors. Especially during long meetings, I appreciate being able to change from a sitting to a standing position. The HÅG Capisco is perfect for this change of position because when you want to sit again instead of standing, it is also a very comfortable stand-sit chair."
"Der Grüne Punkt stands for circular economy and sustainability. We have chosen Flokk because we share the same values: a consistently sustainable product philosophy up to and including return and sorting, resource protection through the use of recycled materials, quality, and, also, the best Scandinavian design for healthy sitting." JÖRG DEPPMEYER, MANAGING DIRECTOR DER GRÜNE PUNKT
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Flokk is a market leader for high-quality seating solutions in Europe. We believe in creating furniture that meets the essential needs of people while also considering the impact on future generations
In Flokk we believe that human ingenuity, technological innovation and human centred values can lead to a positive future for humankind. A future with a healthy climate, sustainable use of resources, meaningful work and a high level of individual freedom and well-being. Attributes often associated to our origins in Nordic Culture, yet resoundingly humanistic, universal and inclusive.
Flokk is a design driven company creating products that earn their right to exist through serving fundamental human needs. Addressing emotional as well as physical factors all the while keeping the interests of future generations in mind. Products that have a clear and positive narrative, all the way through to the last detail of its manifestation.
We have the privilege and the responsibility to work towards this positive future directly through our activities. But also indirectly, through sharing transparently about our practice and progress, to inspire the great work of others. As we do acquisitions, we invite new family members to take part in the same philosophy and journey. When customers choose our furniture, they get lasting, meaningful objects, produced with the lowest possible environmental footprint. They contribute to an onwards journey of steady improvement at scale.