Our Commitment
to Environmental
Sustainability
Partner with Australia’s Certified Carbon-Neutral Furniture Supplier
Our Commitment to Environmental Sustainability Partner with Australia’s Certified Carbon-Neutral Furniture Supplier
Our Journey
to NetZero
At Valiant, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a way of life. We acknowledge a responsibility to the environment and have put our best foot forward to help target climate action by measuring our annual footprint across our energy, operations, travel, and waste consumption, and will be managing our carbon emissions through funding climate projects through Trace, that help offset our Co2 emissions by 100%.
Sustainability Partners
Sustainability is more important than ever, presenting businesses with an opportunity to adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce their carbon footprint for a greener future.
Our Climate-Positive Actions
ECO-CONSCIOUS FURNITURE RANGE
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ECO-CONSCIOUS FURNITURE RANGE
We prioritize eco-friendly furniture choices, ensuring beauty and sustainability. Through conscious practices, we minimize landfill waste by reusing and refurbishing items.
Our goal: 70% recycled indoor fabric in new stock, with 15 ranges and over 3,600 items featuring recycled components in 2023.
TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES
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TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES
Recognizing tree planting as an effective solution for combating climate change, we pledge to plant trees for all attendees at Valiant-hosted events in collaboration with Trace. We've planted over 7,796 trees with Trace and purchased 240 trees with 15 Trees, significantly contributing to reforestation and environmental restoration.
RECYCLING INITIATIVES
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RECYCLING INITIATIVES
- 100% Paperless Automated Systems
- Recycling soft plastics and cardboard packaging
- Using reusable furniture covers instead of plastic
- Switching to reusable cleaning cloths
- Adopting eco-friendly cleaning products like ZeroCo and Who Gives A Crap
- Participating in the National Nespresso Pod recycling program
- Installing recycling bins in every warehouse and office
- Incorporating programs like Containers for Change and Recycle Smart
- Ensuring over 70% of our indoor furniture hire range contains recycled components
CONSERVING ENERGY
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CONSERVING ENERGY
We continually work to conserve energy, water, and resources across all operations. Four of our five warehouses have skylights for natural lighting, and all use state-of-the-art LED lighting to minimize electricity consumption. Additionally, water tanks at our warehouses support our sustainability efforts.
CONSERVING ENERGY
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CONSERVING ENERGY
We continually work to conserve energy, water, and resources across all operations. Four of our five warehouses have skylights for natural lighting, and all use state-of-the-art LED lighting to minimize electricity consumption. Additionally, water tanks at our warehouses support our sustainability efforts.
Circular Furniture
At Valiant, we embrace a circular economy approach, considering the entire life cycle of our products. With full control over design, delivery, and return, we ensure a sustainable process. Our commitment lies in enhancing product development and procurement strategies, focusing on utilising recycled and sustainable materials. By integrating these materials into our products, we actively reduce waste, lower our carbon footprint, and contribute to building a more sustainable future.
ReforaStone: One of our eco-friendly furniture lines, crafted from 100% recycled plastics, comprising 375 bottles for each side table and 750 bottles for each coffee table.
Funded Climate Projects
Through our partnership with Trace, we are actively funding climate projects that have a positive social and environmental impact, as we strive to eliminate our emissions and progress towards NetZero.
CLIMATE PROJECT #1
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Coorong Lakes Biodiversity Conservation, Australia
Through our partnership with Trace, we are actively funding climate projects that have a positive social and environmental impact, as we strive to eliminate our emissions and progress towards NetZero.
CLIMATE PROJECT #2
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Katingan Peatlands Conservation, Indonesia
Protecting this area of forest is critical to avoiding the release of the largest forest-based store of carbon in the world into the atmosphere.
CLIMATE PROJECT #3
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Darajat Geothermal, Indonesia
Tapping into the earth’s natural resources to supply clean & renewable energy. Continued investment in renewable energy is required to keep up with Indonesia’s growing national and regional energy demand.
CLIMATE PROJECT #4
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Cool Fire Traditional Land Management, Australia
Combining traditional knowledge with contemporary technology to reduce fire risk & carbon emissions.
CLIMATE PROJECT #5
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Clean Water Supply, Rwanda
Water is a basic necessity for human life. This project not only helps the community access clean water easily and efficiently but also brings a wealth of other benefits.
Inspiring
Partnerships
Our partnership with UNSW reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship, as we strive to recycle and repurpose materials. Our dedication to sustainability goes beyond business, actively seeking partnerships that foster positive environmental and social change.
Social Responsibility
At Valiant, we believe in making a positive impact on both our people and our community. For over six decades, we've been dedicated to community involvement and ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone we touch. Our mission is simple: to leave a lasting legacy and cultivate an inclusive workplace environment.
Sustainability
Reports
We're passionate about making a positive impact through our sustainability initiatives. We minimise harm to our planet through recycling, energy efficiency, and a circular furniture-as-a-service model, reducing environmental impact.
Trace Carbon Report - View Here
View Our Impact Report Here
BCorp Cert Submitted
We firmly believe in the power of businesses to effect positive change, which is why we're proud to seek BCorp Certification. This reflects our dedication to high standards of social and environmental impact, ensuring we prioritize the wellbeing of both people and the planet over profits. We eagerly anticipate our certification.