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We take pride in being an ethical business, responsible for our people, our environment and our products. Constantly considering the future, and our role in it. We understand that achieving true sustainability takes far more than just minimising environmental impacts. Therefore, we are taking more of a holistic view and are integrating social and economic aspects into more and more of our projects. As a result, this guides us towards our goal of Sustainable Development in every aspect of the business.
We manufacture our award-winning glass partitions with Hydro CIRCAL 75R. Made with a minimum of 75% recycled post-consumer scrap this new product minimises the carbon footprint of our glazed partitions and doors. With one of the highest recycled aluminium contents on the market, Hydro CIRCAL delivers a truly sustainable option for our clients. Independently certified and fully traceable, the move to Hydro CIRCAL means we can guarantee our clients the high-quality glass partitions they expect made with low-carbon aluminium.
Independent VOC third-party testing verifies that a collection of our products has passed against the BIFMA e3 standards. All are freely available on our website.
Independently confirming our aluminium glazed partitioning systems and Tech Panel product ranges comply to WELL, LEED and BREEAM in respect to VOC release. To download the documents please go to the Member’s Area and sign in.
In recognition of our sustainability achievement, we have been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating 2023. EcoVadis is a world-leading provider of business Corporate and Social Responsibility ratings. The EcoVadis CSR analysis system assesses 21 different criteria across four sustainability themes of environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The award recognises the progress that we have made across all four themes since we partnered with EcoVadis in 2021 and demonstrates our commitment to continually reviewing and improving our sustainability performance.
You are probably familiar with Value Engineering, well Carbon Engineering is similar but instead of saving money, you are saving carbon emissions. Glass partition Carbon Engineering takes sustainable office design to a new level. Find out how you can reduce the carbon emissions associated with your project by Carbon Engineering with our reusable high-quality, low-carbon glass partitions.
The WELL Building standard is designed to address issues that impact the health, comfort or knowledge of building occupants. We ensure our systems comply with all the relevant aspects. To download the documents please go to the Member’s Area.
LEED is the environmental assessment standard operated by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Considering materials, resources and indoor environmental quality, it seeks to improve a building’s environmental performance. Our project with Walls to Workstations at Twitter in Dublin contributed to a LEED platinum rating.
The UK’s prime built-environment sustainability scheme, BREEAM has grown into the most widely used certification for assessing the sustainability of building construction and fit-outs. Addressing key categories such as Materials, Health & Wellbeing and Waste BREEAM aims to mitigate the life cycle of buildings on the environment.
SKA is an environmental assessment tool designed specifically for landlords and tenants in the office and retail fit-out market. Operated by RICS it considers the specification and performance of systems and materials in the design/planning; delivery/construction; and occupancy stages of a project.
Portico is Google’s Healthy Materials on-line tool used to provide a product database for the selection and specification of healthy materials used in construction projects. We have therefore, undertaken work to consider the substances in our products and look to reduce any chemical deemed harmful.
Optima is committed to continuous improvement in sustainability performance and awareness amongst staff. This is reflected in achieving School GOLD level Membership status, having:
Download our SCSS Case study here
Download our SCSS certificate here
Access the School website for further information
We recognise our responsibilities to carry out procurement in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, and to encourage our supply chain to do the same.
Our Sustainable Procurement Policy outlines Optima’s commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes through procurement activities in the UK.
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