Sustainable Kauri

The ancient kauri tree is protected from deforestation and rightly so. Our products are sourced, manufactured and shipped with sustainability at the core of what we do at each step of the journey.

Our sustainability efforts won us the Sustainability Award at the January Furniture Show in 2022. Read more about the award here.

Sourcing Ancient Kauri

Ancient kauri timber doesn't grow on trees (at least not anymore). This finite resource is extracted from what is normally farmland and restored to its previous condition once the giant trees are removed. No trees are chopped down to produce our furniture and never will be.

Manufacture

New Zealand is a world leader in renewable energy. As recently as 2017 82% of the grid was powered by renewable energy (mostly hydropower). The country has a target to increase this to 90% by 2025 and is far ahead of most other countries on this front. Creating our beautiful furniture is an energy intensive process due to the many stages and large machinery required. It is great that the majority of this is done in the workshops without the use of hydrocarbons.

Shipping

Unfortunately there is not much getting around the fact that moving items across the world in a container involves a fuel burning ship. To mitigate this as best we can we always calculate and offset the carbon produced in moving our products from the workshop to the customers door and add 10% to ensure the effects are as minimal as possible. Most recently our carbon offset projects have included forest plantation projects in South America using our preferred partner CO2NSENSUS.

Metalwork

Metal table legs are incredibly popular due to their contemporary appearance, durability and the levels of customisation they provide. Our legs are made here in the UK to reduce the miles they travel from recyclable steel which will last the life of the table. After this the steel can be re-used for another table or project.

Your Kauri Table

Our kauri products are the polar opposite of 'fast furniture'. Our tables are made to last for generations and be adored by families for many years to come. A kauri table will be around for a long time and hold a special place in your home.

Every Little Helps

Although we are not the first to use this phrase we do believe in it. Every individual and business who can reduce their impact on the world around us does make a difference and we are proud of the actions we take. We are always looking for new ways to improve our sustainability efforts and implement them across the company.