Environment
Helland Strengthens Its Focus on Certified Solutions for the Hotel and Maritime Sectors
Helland is intensifying its commitment to certification by working systematically to obtain Wheelmark certification for all products designed for the maritime market. This ensures that our furniture is developed, tested and documented in full compliance with current regulations and standards for onboard use in ships and other maritime environments—where safety, durability and reliability are essential.
At the same time, we are implementing Crib 5 and Crib 7 certifications for products intended for the hotel and maritime sectors. These certifications verify compliance with stringent fire safety requirements and performance standards, which are critical in project-based environments and settings with high demands for occupant safety.
Through this focused initiative, Helland further strengthens its position as a trusted supplier of safe, sustainable and future-ready furniture solutions for hotels, cruise vessels and the broader maritime industry.
Sustainable furniture for hotel and maritime environments
Helland develops and delivers furniture and interior design solutions specifically tailored to the hotel and maritime sectors, where quality, functionality and sustainability are at the heart. Our products are designed for environments with high demands for durability, comfort and aesthetics, while contributing to reduced environmental impact.
We are continuously working to further develop the range, and new models are continuously being awarded the Nordic Ecolabel. Nordic Ecolabelled furniture and furnishings meet strict requirements for, among other things:
- use of certified wood raw material, where a minimum of 70% of the wood comes from sustainable forestry
- use of recycled plastic and metal
- reduced use of substances harmful to the environment and health, including in surface treatment and flame retardants
- high durability and wear resistance
- good solutions for recycling at end of life
- responsible management of waste in production
Helland is now launching more furniture with the Nordic Ecolabel, specially adapted for demanding environments within hotels, cruises and other maritime activities. The products are surface treated with a specially developed, acid-hardened varnish that provides high wear resistance and long life, unlike water-based varnishes.
As part of our sustainability requirements, the Nordic Ecolabel also sets requirements for textiles. This means that the upholstery fabrics used in our Nordic Ecolabelled products are either certified with the EU Ecolabel or the Nordic Ecolabel.
Through continuous product development and environmental certification, Helland contributes to sustainable and future-oriented furnishing solutions for the hotel and maritime sectors - without compromising on quality, design and comfort.
The products are certified by Ecolabelling in Norway under license number 2031 0098.
Products in Helland Kitchen have license number 2031 0170
An environmental declaration is a concise document that summarizes the environmental profile of a component, a finished product or a service in a standardized and objective way. The abbreviation EPD is used both in Norwegian and international contexts. EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration. In our products' environmental declarations that you can find on each individual product, the environmental impacts will be clearly stated. With the help of documentable and sober information, we want to appear as a responsible manufacturer and supplier.
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Helland Baltic Oü (production) is ISO 9001 / 14001, 2015 certified.
Our quality management policy:
We strive for continuous improvement and efficiency in all our processes.
Our quality management system is designed to ensure that we:
Meets customer requirements and exceeds their expectations.
Complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Implements effective processes to prevent errors and improve
product quality.
Engages our employees in quality management and provides them with the necessary training and resources.
Goals and commitments:
Our goal is to be a leading player in furniture production by:
Automate and digitize production processes to increase
efficiency.
Maintain high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.
Invest in continuous improvement and innovation.
Continuous improvement
We conduct regular audits and assessments of our
quality management system to identify areas for improvement and ensure that we
maintains our high standards. Our commitment to quality is a
integral part of our business and culture.
Helland Baltic Oü:
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Helland Møbler AS has used Factline's service in its follow-up of social responsibility and ethical guidelines in the supply chain since 2023. Helland has adopted ethical guidelines and periodically checks its suppliers through self-reporting and risk evaluation.
Møbelfakta – documented quality and safety
Norsk Møbelfakta is an independent certification scheme that documents the quality, strength and safety of furniture. The certification comes in addition to environmental certifications such as the Nordic Ecolabel, and ensures that the products are not only sustainable, but also tested for long life and safe use.
The criteria involve quality testing in an accredited laboratory, mainly according to European standards (NS-EN). Requirements include strength, stability, safety, surface durability and fire resistance.
The following furniture groups are covered by the scheme: tables, office and work desks, seating furniture, school and children's furniture, storage furniture, beds and mattresses.
The tests include, among others:
- static and dynamic load tests
- stability tests against tipping
- control of pinching hazards and sharp edges
- testing the surface's resistance to liquid, heat and abrasion
- fire test of textiles (NS-EN 1021-1)
The certificate is valid for 5 years and requires a valid test report that is not older than 5 years. If a standard is updated, existing certificates remain valid for their original period.
Møbelfakta provides documentation that the furniture is strong, durable and safe to use – an important quality assurance for both public environments, the hotel and project markets.
Circular furniture with a long lifespan
We develop and manufacture furniture that can be upgraded, renewed and maintained – with the goal of significantly extending the product's lifespan. Our solutions are designed for easy replacement and upgrading of components, so that the furniture can be adapted to new needs and given a new lease of life over time.
Renewal can, for example, involve reupholstering worn textiles on existing frames, replacing foam in seat and back cushions, replacing individual components or frames, and full surface renovation of wood. This makes it possible to preserve the furniture's construction and quality, while upgrading its appearance and function.
In product development, we consciously collaborate with designers who combine strategic design with solid craftsmanship. Through well-thought-out constructions and material choices, we create furniture with high quality, robustness and flexibility – designed to last and be part of a circular value chain.
Report from the survey of
the supply chain in accordance with the Norwegian Transparency Act on Basic
human rights and decent working conditions
Helland's vision is to build a
sustainable value chain and stand as a role model in good business practices. We
will run our business in a good and sustainable way. The report is
approved by the board. It is in accordance with the Transparency Act Section 5
The implementation is based on the OECD
model for due diligence assessments within responsible business. The purpose of this
The purpose of this report is to communicate our work with due diligence assessments as well as our
fulfillment of the requirements of the Transparency Act.
Helland Møbler is continuously working to develop attitudes and work to prevent corruption and bribery. Value creation must take place in accordance with the company's ethical guidelines and applicable legislation.
The main goals of the company are the following;
- Zero tolerance towards corruption
- Greater focus within the company on anti-corruption and the consequences this will entail
- Prevent and uncover corruption and bribery within the company and with partners
Employees and partners
The company's stance on corruption must be clearly communicated to employees and partners. Employees must not under any circumstances accept bribes to promote the company or their own interests. All employees must actively contribute to preventing corruption. Helland Møbler will clearly communicate that it does not want business relationships or other cooperation with customers, suppliers and partners who are involved in corruption and bribery.
Important factors in our anti-corruption work are;
- Clear accountability, including board and management involvement
- Regular review and information to employees
- Create the right attitudes, culture and values in the company
- Conduct annual risk assessments and measures that can prevent corruption
- Develop channels to raise challenges and concerns. There should also be opportunities for anonymous reporting.
- Clear and defined requirements for partners in connection with sales and purchasing processes through contracts regarding corruption
- Clear guidelines for gifts, expense reimbursement, payment of travel and subsistence expenses
Responsibility
Bad leader has the overall responsibility for the company's work with anti-corruption. This in relation to the company's employees neither receiving nor making use of corruption and bribes. All managers and employees in the company, in connection with daily operations, must be aware of and uncover suspicions of possible corruption, bribery and similar suspicious actions. This applies internally in the company and to all partners in all our markets.
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Emissions from production that affect the external and internal environment are reduced to a minimum. The most commonly used wood species are birch and oak, laminated and solid wood. Particleboard, plywood and solid wood are used for interior woodwork. All board materials, as well as glue and varnish meet the E-1 standard for formaldehyde release. Foam plastic is manufactured without the use of CFC gas. Environmentally friendly water-based contact adhesive is used for gluing foam plastic. All wood waste is used for heating our own premises. The cartons used are made from recycled raw materials. Cardboard, paper, plastic, steel, electrical waste and special waste are sorted and sent for recycling. Other waste is delivered to a municipal landfill.
Helland Møbler is continuously working to develop ethical guidelines, which the company is committed to following. It wants to influence positive behavior and culture for the company and the supply chain. Helland Møbler aims to be a reliable company for all our partners. We depend on this trust, and we are committed to operating in a responsible, ethical and legal manner. The company has always been aware of its social responsibility and worked to promote good working and environmental conditions in the company. The company also wants an open, transparent and good relationship with all our partners.
Helland Møbler wishes to conduct business activities in an honest, ethical, respectful and professional manner, and will follow and comply with the ethical guidelines that are founded in the ILO Convention and relevant laws and regulations.
Our principles are based on;
- All our suppliers and subcontractors must deliver goods and services that are produced in accordance with the ILO convention.
- Suppliers must be able to document that the guidelines are being followed. This can be done through signed agreements, self-declarations, supplier audits, or submitted certificates of ISO Standards.
- If violations of ethical guidelines are discovered among suppliers, a plan for remediation must be prepared within a reasonable time. The cooperation contract may be terminated if the supplier does not show willingness to rectify the situation.
Compliance and documentation.
Everyone in Helland Møbler AS must familiarize themselves with the Code of Conduct and comply with it. When entering into purchasing agreements, suppliers must sign or provide other documentation that they comply with the Code of Conduct in accordance with the ILO Convention and its country's laws and regulations in this area. (doc. Code of Conduct for Suppliers) Review of the Code of Conduct shall be set up in the 'internal audit program' ISO 14001 with annual audit. The purchasing manager is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers and subcontractors follow the guidelines and that these are documented.
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Helland Møbler produces FSC-certified wood. FSC is a global non-profit labeling scheme for wood and paper. In an FSC forest, no more trees are cut down than the forest can reproduce. At the same time, the FSC label is a guarantee that animal and plant life are protected, and that the people who work in the forest are assured of education, safety equipment and decent pay.
FSC certificate
Helland Møbler AS is certified according to EU regulations. We use the CO2 equivalent for hydropower.
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The Transparency Act serves as an ethical compass for Norwegian companies, aimed at uncovering and improving negative impacts on human rights and working conditions. The purpose is to empower consumers, investors and the wider community to make informed choices, while laying the foundation for a more sustainable and fair global economy. The Act, together with other measures, will contribute to Norway's efforts to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goal No. 8 on decent work and economic growth, as well as responsible consumption and production (Goal No. 12). Here you can read our report on the Transparency Act.
Helland Møbler's report according to the Transparency Act 2024
Helland Møbler's report according to the Transparency Act 2023