Sancal Reinforces Its Commitment to Sustainable Furniture with Verified EPDs

As sustainability continues to shape commercial interior design, transparency has become just as important as innovation. Architects, designers and procurement professionals increasingly expect manufacturers to support environmental claims with independently verified data, helping them make informed specification decisions.

Spanish furniture manufacturer Sancal has strengthened its sustainability credentials by publishing independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across many of its furniture collections. This latest milestone reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to responsible manufacturing and provides specifiers with clear, reliable environmental information when selecting furniture for commercial projects.

A Long-Term Commitment to Sustainability

For Sancal, sustainability has never been about following trends. It has been woven into the company’s philosophy for many years, influencing everything from product design and material selection to manufacturing processes and product longevity.

Manufacturing exclusively in Spain allows Sancal to maintain close oversight of production quality while supporting local craftsmanship and carefully managed supply chains. Designing furniture that lasts, can be repaired and remains relevant beyond changing fashions also helps reduce unnecessary waste and encourages a more circular approach to furniture specification.

Alongside ongoing investment in recycled materials and circular design principles, Sancal continues to explore innovative ways to reduce waste and extend the life of valuable resources. These initiatives have helped establish the company as one of Europe’s most progressive contemporary furniture manufacturers.

One example is Sample 136, Sancal’s creative upcycling programme that transforms surplus upholstery fabrics into distinctive textile designs. It reflects the company’s belief that sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand. Read more in our article, Join the Upcycling Movement with Sancal.

Verified Environmental Product Declarations

The introduction of verified EPDs represents the latest milestone in Sancal’s ongoing commitment to environmental transparency.

An Environmental Product Declaration provides a comprehensive assessment of a product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing through to transport, use and end-of-life considerations. Because the data is independently verified against recognised international standards, it offers architects, designers and procurement professionals an objective way to evaluate environmental performance.

Rather than relying solely on sustainability statements, specifiers can now access measurable information that supports responsible procurement, transparent product comparisons and evidence-based decision-making.

Supporting Better Commercial Furniture Specification

As sustainability requirements continue to evolve, independently verified environmental information is becoming increasingly valuable during the specification process. Whether working on hospitality, workplace, education, healthcare or public sector projects, architects and designers are increasingly expected to balance aesthetic ambitions with environmental responsibility.

Verified Environmental Product Declarations can support projects pursuing recognised sustainability assessment methods such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). By providing independently verified lifecycle data on embodied carbon, resource use, and emissions, EPDs help project teams make informed product comparisons and support broader environmental objectives. While they are only one part of the overall assessment process, they are becoming an increasingly important consideration for responsible commercial furniture specification.

By publishing verified Environmental Product Declarations, Sancal demonstrates its commitment to greater transparency while giving architects, designers and procurement professionals access to the environmental data they increasingly expect when specifying furniture for today’s commercial interiors.

Looking Ahead

For Sancal, verified EPDs are not the destination but another step in an ongoing journey towards greater transparency and continuous environmental improvement. Combined with responsible manufacturing, thoughtful product design and a commitment to durability, they further strengthen the company’s position as one of Europe’s leading contemporary furniture manufacturers.

If you’re specifying furniture for a commercial interior project, explore our carefully curated Sancal furniture collection to discover contemporary seating, tables and lounge furniture that combine distinctive design with a genuine commitment to responsible manufacturing. You can also discover more about our carefully selected European furniture manufacturers, or learn more about Contract Furniture Store and how we support commercial furniture projects across the UK and beyond.