Vattenfall‘s circular approach for office renovations
Vattenfall maximised the reuse of existing materials when renovating the office in Arnhem.
During the renovation of Vattenfall’s Arnhem office in 2023, most products, including doors, furniture and IT equipment, were reused to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact by avoiding the use of virgin materials.
Offices periodically require refurbishing and renovation to maintain functionality and aesthetics. However, the traditional processes are associated with significant resource use and environmental impact.
To address this, Vattenfall focused on circularity during the renovation by maximising the reuse of existing materials. As a result, the Arnhem office reused approximately 85 % of the partition walls, glass cassettes, and doors, 90% of the furniture, and all IT equipment. This approach minimised waste and made the office renovation more sustainable.
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