About our Sustainability Manifest About our Sustainability Manifest

From our skin, for the Earth

'From our skin, for the Earth' is our promise, the way we look at, feel and envisage sustainability.

skin people human sustainability

A mark of our commitment to the well-being of our planet, rooted in the empathy, warmth and connection we feel towards it.

It’s an attitude, a way of being and doing—the core that keeps us balanced. It embodies soul and technique, intention and action, vision and journey.

time plant earth ground sustainability

At Forma5 Group, we know that only when we act on our feelings and beliefs do we create a real impact on our surroundings.

On the lives of the people we connect with, on the world and nature we inhabit, on the future that awaits us.

leather art craftsmanship sustainability

Aware of our role in the environment, we create change from the inside out.

Learning from the journey, the legacy and the spirit of our planet.

sea ocean south sustainability

From our mistakes spring our improvements, with the authenticity that comes from truly caring about what we do and the people around us.

People who walk, dream and create together to design furniture that is mindful and respectful of the environment.

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A message that encourages us to think from our skin, create from truth and produce with dedication, for a better tomorrow on this planet.

Forma 5 Group. From our skin, for the Earth.

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SUSTAINABILITY KEY

skin human sustainabilty
Skin: Humanly sustainable From people, from nature, from a genuine connection.
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Art: Creatively sustainable When you combine strategic thinking, material and art, it is natural to be sustainable.
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South: Originally sustainable The way we respect the environment is rooted in our surroundings. In that spirit, colour and character that Southern culture has instilled in us.
Time: Permanently sustainable A commitment to what remains, so our planet can too.

VALUES

LIGHT

From the South, the origin, with character and quality.

COLOUR

Blending creativity and ingenuity reflected in art and designs.

WARMTH

Made from our skin, our people, with mindfulness and empathy for the future.

Actions - Environment

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Recycling bins Bins with recycling labels placed throughout the factory's facilities.
toners printers batteries recycling
Collection points We are going to introduce new battery and toner collection points to the factory.
solar panels sustainability
Solar panels 30% of the energy we consume is generated by the solar panels installed at our facilities.
furniture donation sustainability
Furniture donation Campaign to donate furniture that we had at the factory that could not be sold to entities or associations.
Food clothing campaign sustainability
Food and clothing campaign This summer, we collected 80 kg of clothing donations.
leftover fabric sustainability
A second life for leftover fabric Fabric scraps are used to create gifts for customer visits, such as laptop size bags, among others. Door stoppers and cases have also been made with leather scraps.
Less paper used printers sustainability
Less paper used by printers Computers have been configured to automatically print double-sided.
Less printing sustainability
Less printing Product catalogues are no longer printed and only developed in digital format. The same is true for business cards used by sales managers. Our furniture's user guides will be replaced with QR codes on the product label.

Actions - Product

recycling fabrics sustainability
Cutting process When cutting fabrics, we separate them by type of fabric and recycle them.
circular economy sustainability
Circular economy We have implemented a circular economy system for offcuts of the melamine boards that we use. Offcuts are removed, crushed and pressed to become melamine that is used again in our products.
Recycled fabrics sustainability
Recycled fabrics Various fabrics included in the catalogue that are made with the leftovers of other pre-consumer fabrics, i.e. recycled material.
Reusable shipping packaging sustainability
Reusable shipping packaging The packaging we use to ship products is not used for just one journey. It is returned to the supplier to be cleaned and used again.
No wasted paint sustainability
No wasted paint During the painting process, we reuse up to 95% of the remaining paint and thus re-introduce it into the circuit, together with the original paint.
Environmental Product Declaration epd sustainability
EPD documents The Environmental Product Declaration explains the environmental impact of each product. In this document, we explain how the production of each product affects the environment, both at Forma 5 and esPattio.

Actions - People

Sustainability training
Sustainability training Internal training on recycling and printing less.
Recycling awareness sustainability
Recycling awareness We have implemented a circular economy system for offcuts of the melamine boards that we use. Offcuts are removed, crushed and pressed to become melamine that is used again in our products.
Carpool campaign sustainability
Shared use of vehicles Carpool campaign (in progress) to travel to the factory.
Internal communication sustainability
Internal communication A sustainability email is sent once a month, listing any actions carried out and those in progress. A half-yearly in-house magazine is also created that contains new developments, an interview with workers and information of interest to the company.
Code of Ethics sustainability
Code of Ethics The Human Resources Department has updated the Code of Ethics to include inclusive language, among other improvements.
internal development programs sustainability
esPattio academy The esPattio Academy was created in 2022. It offers internal development programs to learn new skills and offer resources in sewing and upholstery. This way, we can contribute even more to the production process and, at the same time, keep growing.

code of ethics sustainability supply
We share the same code We want the supply chain to be part of our company's Code of Ethics. This ensures that the company and its suppliers agree on principles, values and ethics applied to our business. With the assistance of the Purchasing Department, we will ensure that suppliers sign this Code and agree to comply with it and make improvements internally.
recycled fishing nets sea sustainability
Gravity Wave Creates panels by collecting fishing nets from the sea. We use these panels as alternative materials in the esPattio products that work best, such as the Marina desk and our Libro bookcase, among other products, ensuring our product contains recycled elements.
recycled rubish rivers sustainability
Plastic People Creates panels by collecting rubbish from rivers in other countries. We also use them, like Gravity Wave, as an alternative material.
traditional ceramic products malaga sustainability
Todo Barro This Malaga-based company makes traditional ceramic products. We have a co-branding arrangement, and many of its products are found in our showrooms as decorative elements.
Ubrique leather craftsmanship sustainability
Villagrán Leather We use the leather and craftsmanship of this company from Ubrique, Cádiz in various esPattio products. Ubrique's leather is known for its skilled leather manipulation and sewing. We incorporate it into several of our product handles. We have a co-branding arrangement with this company.
recycled fabrics
Gabriel This is one of our fabric suppliers. One of its fabrics, called “Renewed Loop”, is included in our fabric catalogue. It is made from the scraps of other pre-consumer fabrics.