Our Impact
As a Certified B Corporation®, Koskela believes that business can be a force for good™. Our impact is what drives us, and we focus on two causes where we can make a significant difference.
From sustainability to circularity
Koskela is committed to tread as lightly as possible on the natural world. We consider our impact on the planet in the way our products are designed, made and what goes into them, as well as in the way we do business.
We’re proud to be Australia’s very first furniture B Corp, to have all our furniture manufactured in Australia, and be one of the country’s leading sustainability practitioners in the furniture and design industry.
To truly lead the way in an industry that has often been detrimental to the natural world, we have now pledged to become a fully circular business by 2027. That means nothing we make will be wasted. Everything will be repairable, reusable or – as a last resort – recyclable.
Our switch to a circular model is a key pillar in enabling us to achieve our goal of Absolute Zero emissions (without offsets) by 2035.
Social impact
Koskela is deeply committed to reconciling with our First Nations history and cultures.
One of the ways we do this is to create income earning opportunities for First Nations artists and makers through collaborative design projects. This generates an income independent of Government, helping artists to continue to live a life they have chosen to lead and maintain their traditional practices. It also facilitates artists to access markets outside the traditional art markets, enabling them to tell their stories and showcase their cultures to a broader audience.
To date we have collaborated with 72 First Nations artist and art centre partners, generating over $1.605 million in income.
Our BCorp certification
At Koskela, we believe businesses can be a force for good. That's why we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation™ since 2017.
B Corps are businesses that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. It means we're committed to using our business model to benefit both people and the planet, not just our bottom line.
Ready to learn more about our B Corp journey and the impact we're making?