SUSTAINABILITY
is good news here for contractors and clients as the renewal process is incredibly streamlined.
The steps to completion are quick and simple, reducing facility downtime by 50% and minimising disruption to the workforce and others using the facility – allowing day-to-day business to resume in record time.
MAINTENANCE & HYGIENE
Daily, weekly, and annual maintenance cycles are simplified following a resilient floor renewal which also helps to keep the surface in the best possible condition. During the renewal process, a flat seamless surface is created which inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. This removal of joints and cracks in which dirt, water and germs can settle and soon spread, means a healthier and more hygienic surface.
Overall, it creates a healthier floor surface, and if undertaken with high-quality solutions with high levels of protection, it can actually create a barrier against residual germs and microorganisms. Furthermore, it can stop dirt sticking or penetrating the surface which makes it easier to protect and clean floors against contamination.
BONA RELEASES 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Bona, a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining, and restoring premium floors, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report underscores Bona’s resilience in navigating a year of global challenges while advancing key sustainability initiatives.
Kerstin Lindell, interim CEO and chair of the board at Bona, said: “Throughout 2024 Bona remained steadfast and resilient. Our commitment to sustainability has been a core driver of our innovation, helping us progress toward our environmental, social, and governance goals. We are proud to share the progress we’ve made in reducing our environmental impact, improving working conditions, and fostering greater transparency across our operations.”
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
• 41% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: Bona achieved a significant reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) compared to 2023, driven by renewable energy certificates in North America and ongoing energy efficiency initiatives.
• Launch of Bona Mega EVO: This innovative wood floor finish with advanced self-crosslinking technology sets a new standard in sustainability, containing less than 3% volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Award-Winning Commitment to Safety: For the fourth consecutive year, Bona received the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year award, recognizing its efforts to produce safer, high-performance chemical products.
• Global Expansion: Bona reinforced its international presence by acquiring Ezi Floor Products (EFP), a long- term distribution partner in Australia, to strengthen its operations in the APAC region.
DURABILITY
A renewed resilient surface is more durable than a brand-new installation, and it is therefore long-lasting. In fact, renewing prolongs the life of a surface and avoids the need to ever purchase a brand-new floor again because the renewal process itself can be repeated again and again (up to four times on the same surface) if needed.
END RESULT
Aesthetically, the end result of the renewal process has the look of a ‘brand-new’ installation. The quality is exceptional, and flooring experts even struggle to see any difference between renewal and replacement.
For contactors who may be unsure about whether to pursue the renewal route over replacement, the key takeaway is that renewal does not compromise the quality of the end result in any way. On the contrary, renewal brings a far more compelling list of benefits than a new installation, for contractors, clients and the environment.
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Bona’s 2024 efforts were guided by a commitment to align its practices with evolving global regulations, including steps to comply with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Initiatives also included developing global green claims guidelines to ensure transparency and credibility in sustainability communications.
Björn Johansson, Bona’s Global Sustainability Director, commented: “Sustainability remains at the heart of Bona’s strategy. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to continuously working to improve our offerings to benefit customers, all with an aim to reduce our environmental impact in mind.”
With a vision to lead the sustainability transformation of the flooring industry and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, Bona continues to embed sustainability at every level of its operations. Kerstin added: “At Bona, sustainability is not just a goal but an opportunity to innovate and grow responsibly in a challenging global market.”
The Bona Sustainability Report 2024 is available for download here.
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