Species protection
We always make sure our manufacturers strictly adhere to the species protection guidelines and, for leather goods, to the CITES regulations (http://www.cites.org).
No leather comes from wild catches, no down comes from live plucking, only from strictly controlled and species-appropriate breeding farms.
Origin of raw materials
We make every effort to find and offer you sustainably manufactured products. We rely on reputable suppliers.
We are happy to declare the countries of origin of the wood used:
Solid acacia - Origin: China, India, Malaysia, Vietnam
Solid birch - Origin: Europe, Turkey, China
Solid beech - Origin: Europe, Turkey, China
Solid oak - Origin: Europe, USA, Chile
Solid alder - Origin: Ukraine, Poland
Solid ash - Origin: Europe, USA, Turkey, China
Solid aspen - Origin: China, Poland, Sweden
Solid eucalyptus - Origin: Brazil, China, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Spain, Thailand
Solid spruce - Origin: Europe, Canada, China
Solid rubber tree - Origin: Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia
Solid pine - Origin: Europe, China, North America, South America, Oceania, India
Solid larch - Origin: Poland, Japan
Solid mango - Origin: China, India
Solid walnut - Origin: USA, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria
Solid poplar - Origin: Europe, China, USA, Canada
Solid shima - Origin: China
Solid Norway spruce - Origin: China
Solid teak - Origin: Indonesia
Solid elm - Origin: China
Sustainability strategy:
- A dedicated team develops our sustainability strategy, implements initiatives and programs, and responds to requests from external stakeholders.
- Our sustainability team in the Westwing Shop is responsible for the sustainability of the Westwing Collection as well as other manufacturers' products, and drives sustainability in our supply chains.
Environmental protection at Westwing:
- We reduce the environmental impact of our packaging by eliminating single-use plastic, reducing the use of virgin materials as packaging or filling material, and ensuring the recyclability of materials.
- We increase the proportion of responsibly sourced materials, such as certified sustainable wood, and work closely with suppliers to minimise their environmental impact.
Climate protection at Westwing:
- Westwing's carbon footprint includes operational emissions such as electricity consumption and heating in offices and warehouses, as well as indirect emissions from packaging and logistics.
- We calculate our emissions and continually look for ways to reduce and offset them.
Our commitment to sustainable trade:
- We monitor the social audits of our Westwing Collection suppliers to create fair working standards.
- We promote transparency and label products online as sustainable (for example, as having GOTS , FSC , BCI , or Nordic Swan certificates).
- A sustainability filter in the Westwing supports you in making more sustainable purchasing decisions.
We only work with suppliers who have been audited by third parties (BSCI, SMETA , SA8000) with regard to social and ecological aspects and strategically source sustainable raw materials.
Our WE CARE by Westwing Collection:
- Materials such as wood and cotton in this collection are certified by leading organisations in the field of sustainability (FSC, GOTS, GRS).
- Furniture and decorative items are made from FSC ®-certified wood.
- Divan beds are certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
- All textiles are GOTS -certified and are shipped in FSC boxes and PVC-free plastic bags.
- Carpets are GRS certified. We also offer products made from sustainable materials such as jute and kapok.