Never before has global opposition to environmentally harmful product manufacturing, materials and work processes been higher. And at no time has it been more important for brands to offer customers long-term sustainability solutions instead of limiting themselves to symbolic gestures. More than ever, customers are looking for brands with which they can form long-term relationships because their progressive goals and values align with those of the brand values. In plain language, this means that companies must be able to prove that they are working sustainably in order to live up to their customers' expectations. Recent developments show, consumers are no longer concerned with short-term solutions or quick results. Rather, it's about long-term results and a sustainable approach. Customers want to be able to identify with a brand and proactively, collectively change the world. The biggest challenge for the future will therefore be to create an honest basis of trust in order to fully meet customers' expectations in terms of responsible production and sustainable commitment. After all, we are dealing with a target group that is interested in continuous improvement and the conscious use of our resources. This means that brands must take responsibility for ensuring that only recyclable materials are used along the entire value chain. This is very different from already outdated recycling strategies. We are working on the future. And we know: the future is green.
Wood grows back
The intelligent, sustainable use of raw materials, especially a renewable and natural raw material such as wood as a regenerative energy source, brings many advantages. Heating with wood is good for the climate and the environment and thus has a sustainable positive effect. Modern, energy-efficient fireplaces, such as those offered by Schiedel, enable solutions with very low emissions and high levels of efficiency. Heating with wood satisfies many of people's needs and, by using a natural, renewable raw material that is both regional and cheaply available, reduces the burden on the environment. Thanks to the high efficiency of modern fireplaces, energy costs can be noticeably reduced. Thanks to its broad versatility, wood as an energy source is crucial to achieving sustainable climate and energy goals.
Sustainable partnership
Sustainability is more than ever a partnership - Consumers and companies want to make their contribution to a better future. Their shared values form a sustainability partnership at eye level. Accordingly, forming this partnership must be a serious corporate goal.
How Schiedel preserves the future
- We always act responsibly, both socially and environmentally.
- We offer solutions with low emissions and high.
- We value partnership at eye level.
- We always strive to exceed our customers' expectations.
Alternative materials
Last but not least, brands need to look more and more at material alternatives. The customers of the future not only expect this; they also demand that companies investigate all possibilities in order to develop products sustainably. Knowledge of sustainable materials and the use of proven renewable raw materials such as wood is a decisive advantage for companies in the battle for the customers of tomorrow.
Alternative materials
Last but not least, brands need to look more and more at material alternatives. The customers of the future not only expect this; they also demand that companies investigate all possibilities in order to develop products sustainably. In this context, knowledge of sustainable materials and the use of proven renewable raw materials such as wood is a decisive advantage for companies in the battle for tomorrow's customers. At Schiedel, the environment is very close to our hearts. We focus our research and development on environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solutions such as new filters, hybrid ventilation systems and thermoblock bricks.
With KINGFIRE we already offer an energy-efficient and low-emission solution suitable for low-energy houses. We actively work with organizations that promote effective combustion and low emissions. We always seek feedback from our customers through surveys to improve ourselves and our products.
Other future trends
Families
How do families want to live together in a rapidly changing world in the future?
Product & Design
Benefit comes first. It is no longer enough to develop products that are high-quality.
Industry
Brands must position themselves to be able to respond to new developments.