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Our values

Foreword

DEAR READERS,

From the very beginning, since ZEITRAUM was

founded 31 years ago, a sustainable way of

thinking has been the driving force behind our

actions. Even then, both ecological and social

grievances were clearly perceptible and it was

clear that all sectors of the economy needed to

radically rethink. In the meantime, many prob-

lems have worsened and the global situation in

so many areas is worrying. On the other hand,

the topic of sustainability has never been as pre-

sent as it is today.

In the wood and furniture industry, too, the topic

is increasingly coming into focus and is becoming

more and more a fixed component of corporate

mission statements. An enormous amount of re-

search is being done in the field of alternative

materials and new, interesting, ecological alter-

natives are constantly appearing on the market.

We are keeping a close eye on this development,

are involved in the processes and looking continu-

ally for ways to make our products even better

against this background. However, the focus will

always be on our heart material, solid wood.

Wood and the associated craftsmanship are an

ancient cultural asset that has shaped people‘s

way of life for centuries. Especially here in the Al-

pine region, where ZEITRAUM is located, it has a

long tradition. Wood is a very sensual material.

Until the finished furniture is in our customers‘

homes, it passes through many hands, which in

turn leave their mark and their energy. With every

design, we try to appreciate the beauty of nature.

This grace is revealed to the user as soon as he

runs his hand over the wood and gets involved

with the furniture. In a fast-paced, hectic world,

Peter Gaebelein

Managing Director

wooden furniture grounds people and gives them

back a piece of their identity and rootedness,

which so rarely only home and nature can convey.

For us, wood craftsmanship is a jewel that we

want to preserve and maintain. Our furniture is

made for a long life — they are future heirlooms.

Because that is also sustainability: sufficiency.

This term describes conscious living with few,

but high-quality things. According to the motto

„less is more“! If we all acted according to this

motto, we could create a liveable, healthy world

for all living beings. We work for this world every

day. With this report, we want to show what we

are implementing in the area of sustainability,

what we can still improve and where there is still

potential. We want to share our philosophy with

you and are pleased that our report has reached

you.

For understanding

The starting point of a sustainability report is always

the status quo, in this case the 2nd quarter of 2021.

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Birgit Gämmerler

CEO

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