Environmental Initiatives

Kotobuki Seating offers environmentally friendly products.

Promoting 3R + Renewable

Our made-to-order manufacturing process means we only produce the required amount, keeping waste to a minimum and recycling where possible. This is based on our 3R + Renewable policy.

Reduce = offering products for long-term use

Reduce

We limit our impact on the environment by reducing waste through the offering of products that can be used safely for many years. We are committed to creating environmentally friendly products through the use of robust structural materials and reusable materials that can be used long-term.

Reuse = replacement and repair through our regular maintenance services

Reuse

Our products can be used in good condition for the long term even after purchase by performing adequate maintenance through the replacement and repair of expendable parts.

・Aftercare services, including simple replacement of parts
・Repainting and upholstery cleaning
・Quick and responsible handling at our manufacturing plant in the unlikely event of damages or malfunctions
・One-year warranty, maintenance and inspection system
・Aftercare service network offering attentive services

Yasuda Auditorium, University of Tokyo (Tokyo)

Recycle = product manufacturing using scraps and recycled materials

Recycle

The amount of waste generated during renovations is an issue that we cannot ignore when considering the global environment and the state of waste disposal in major cities. We are committed to reducing the number of vehicles needed when transporting waste while also working to recycle existing materials as much as possible when removing and disposing of existing seating.

Recycling example

Material selection

Reducing environmental impact is one of the most serious issues in the world today. Using environmentally friendly materials. Enabling recycling when disposing. Kotobuki Seating's products make great use of recycled and reusable materials.

Preventing Sick Building Syndrome

Sick building syndrome＊ affects the quality of air and health of people in a building and there are various regulations in place to reduce it.
Kotobuki Seating products are at a standard equivalent to F Four Star and meet VOC emission standards set by the Japanese government.
＊ Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Refers to symptoms attributed to indoor air pollution from chemical emissions in building materials. F Mark indicates formaldehyde emission levels, a substance which causes SBS.

Building Standards Act (SBS Prevention)

Wood materials
・Use F Four Star quality materials
Adhesive and wood coats
・Use F Four Star quality materials
・Use material without or with low levels of VOC5 substances (toluene, xylene, paradichlorobenzene, ethylbenzene, styrene)

GREENGUARD Gold Certification

In 2021, with the aim of efficiently managing chemical substances throughout the product lifecycle, our seating received the GREENGUARD Gold Certification＊, the world’s most rigorous standard for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC).

＊ GREENGUARD Certification
US environmental standard for building materials and furniture. Aims to create a healthy indoor environment by reducing air pollution and chemical emissions.

ISO

ISO is the international organization for standardization that defines the quality of products and services to facilitate international trade. Kotobuki Seating received ISO9001 in 2009, and ISO14001 in 2011.

ISO9001: 2015 Certification

Quality Management System (QMS) certified, —— Head Branch, Murayama Factory
Certifies an ability to consistently provide products and services, and to enhance customer satisfaction. In managing quality with stringent in-house and external testing, we aim to enhance customer satisfaction through improving the safety and quality of our products and services.

ISO14001: 2015 Certification

Environmental Management System (EMS) certified, —— Murayama Factory
Certifies enhancing environmental performance, fulfilling compliance obligations, and achieving environmental objectives.
We develop our business with environmental awareness, reducing our environmental impact, complying with environmental laws, and establishing our own standards.