Sustainability

For over 25 years, DROMEAS has implemented a Total Quality Management System fully tailored to its organizational structure and product range — a system that continuously evolves, incorporating global technological and scientific innovations.

The company’s Total Quality Management System ensures:

• the effective management of product and service quality (ISO 9001),

• the sustainable use of natural resources and responsible environmental practices (ISO 14001, EMAS, FSC),

• the protection of health and safety in the workplace (ISO 45001),

• and the reduction of energy consumption, minimizing environmental impact and promoting the sustainable use of energy (ISO 50001).

In addition, DROMEAS continuously improves and certifies the quality characteristics of its products with regard to durability and longevity, environmental footprint, ergonomics, user-friendliness, and safety — always in accordance with applicable international standards.

According to a study published by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) titled “A study into the feasibility of benchmarking carbon footprints of furniture products”, the manufacturing of a typical office chair emits, on average, 72 kg of CO₂, while a standard desk emits around 36 kg of CO₂.

Another significant issue is that many manufacturers often produce furniture that cannot be repaired or have parts replaced, due to poor design or low-quality materials. As a result, the only option becomes disposal and replacement, leading to unnecessary waste and additional costs — which often exceed planned budgets.

Respecting the environment and the future of generations to come, DROMEAS leverages its vertically integrated production facility in Serres to implement circular economy strategies in practice — aiming to reduce environmental impact and maximize customer value:

• Use of high-quality, certified raw materials to extend product lifespan

• Use of recycled and recyclable materials

• Smart industrial design that enables easy assembly/disassembly, as well as future upgrades or refurbishments after long-term use

• Provision of genuine, compatible spare parts for the quick replacement of worn or damaged components

• Commitment to offering upgrade, repair, or refurbishment services for DROMEAS products, regardless of purchase date

In international tenders where DROMEAS participates, the submission of quality certifications is mandatory for the evaluation and final selection of products. A prominent example is the European Commission, which has continuously selected DROMEAS since 2008 as its exclusive furniture supplier.

Find out more about what constitutes the DROMEAS QUALITY GUARANTEE here.

At DROMEAS, we adopt a holistic approach to environmental responsibility — one that goes beyond circular economy strategies and extends to a wide range of initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental footprint.
At our production facility in Serres, we have installed photovoltaic parks, significantly reducing conventional energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.
In parallel, we have undergone a digital transformation by developing tools such as our product configurator, while also drastically reducing paper usage through the digitization of catalogs, internal processes, and communications — further enhancing our sustainability and environmental performance.

LEVEL 3 Certification

DROMEAS S.A. holds LEVEL 3 certification for the majority of its seating, desks, and storage units. The most recent audit was successfully completed, confirming the company’s full compliance with the strict requirements of the standard.

LEVEL is the official certification program of BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association), evaluating furniture products based on the ANSI/BIFMA e3 – Furniture Sustainability Standard.
LEVEL 3 is the highest tier of certification, awarded following a quantitative and evidence-based assessment across four key pillars:

• Environmental management and footprint reduction (emissions, resource consumption, recycling)

• User health and safety (low VOC emissions, use of certified materials)

• Social responsibility and ethical manufacturing (labor practices, regulatory compliance)

• Product lifecycle analysis and design/production transparency

Globally, only 25 manufacturers hold LEVEL 3 certification. DROMEAS’ presence in this select group highlights the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainable design and high-quality production — making it an ideal partner for projects requiring documented environmental and social responsibility.

We believe that a company truly grows only when it grows together with its people and the society around it.
At DROMEAS, we stand by our employees, supporting their children’s efforts for a better future — whether through funding preparatory studies for national university entrance exams, or by rewarding the achievement of academic and postgraduate degrees.

At the same time, we actively contribute to society through donations to schools in Greece and abroad, as well as to municipalities, hospitals, and local institutions — wherever real needs arise.

We create stable jobs and offer growth opportunities, especially to young people in our region, because for us, responsibility begins with the community — and ultimately returns to it.