Sustainable and loud about it
More than 20 years. That's how long we expect Silen products to last. From sustainable, ethically-sourced materials to lengthy product life, Silen rejects both wasteful manufacturing and consumption.
We're working to lower our emissions and overall carbon footprint even further. From every stage of development to the end of our products' life, this commitment is non-negotiable.
Silen Zero - steps toward a greener future
Through our comprehensive Silen Zero initiative, we have mapped out our sustainability goals through 2027 as part of our ongoing commitment to continuously move closer to our true Net Zero goal.
Silen Zero goes beyond environmental goals. It also covers ESG targets, progress monitoring, and team training. It also helps set an example for others just starting their sustainability journey.
Here's how we are taking action.
Sustainability is at the core of our R&D efforts, driving the development of innovative, eco-friendly products. We focus on maximizing product usage, increasing the incorporation of recycled materials, and exploring the Product as a Service concept.
We regularly update Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our products, using these insights to continually assess and lower their climate impact.
We work closely with our partners to ensure that they share our sustainability principles. A sustainable future requires collaboration, and we’re committed to aligning our supplier network with our values.
We hold ourselves to high standards in reducing the environmental impact of our operations, from using renewable energy to optimizing packaging.
Designed to make a difference
Our pods are designed for flexibility, adapting to changing needs with ease. They are modular, scalable, and can be relocated easily, ensuring long-term use in dynamic environments.
Built to last 20 years, our products are designed for durability and refurbishability. Parts can be replaced or updated, keeping products in use longer and minimizing waste. We also provide guides on maintenance and waste handling to encourage repair over replacement.
Our SGS Indoor Advantage Gold-certified products assure absolute safety with low VOC emissions and gold-level indoor air quality. By integrating mental health improvement solutions into all Silen pods, we strive to be the leading provider of health-conscious office pods in the market.
We're committed to incorporating more recycled materials into our products. After analyzing our current state, we’ll set a target by 2025 for the percentage of recycled content in our products.
Our goal is to ensure that 100% of our products can be recycled at the end of their life.
We are expanding our Silen Rent service, offering office pods as a rental solution. This helps reduce the need for new manufacturing and encourages reuse in a circular economy model.
Investing in circular economy
Silen Rent is made for the circular economy. Customers use their pod as long as they need, after which it'll be removed, cleaned, and taken to the next customer.
Silen products are unique in that they're entirely renewable. Built to last for 20+ years, they can be easily updated with dynamic skins, never losing their fresh appearance or properties.
Local renewable energy
Transparency and accountability are key to honest sustainability. Silen covers 100% of its yearly factory consumption with renewable energy. Our energy sources include:
70 kW from 175 solar panels in the Aidu Solar Park
50 kW from accredited Estonian wind farms
Remaining energy from accredited Baltic solar parks and hydroelectric plants
Reducing our organisational impact
As they say – change begins at home.
Renewable energy use
Our facilities run on 100% renewable energy, significantly cutting our carbon emissions.
Energy efficiency
We implement smart energy management solutions in both our offices and production sites.
Waste reduction
We are improving our waste sorting processes and working with suppliers to reduce unnecessary packaging.
Optimizing packaging
We’re reducing packaging weight by combining materials and increasing the reuse of product packaging.