Sustainability at all levels

WERKHAUS wins the 2026 German Sustainability Award

Based in Lower Saxony, the company WERKHAUS is the winner of the 2026 German Sustainability Award (DNP) for the category “Office Supplies and Promotional Products”. The award recognises the company’s consistent commitment to environmental responsibility, the circular economy and fair working conditions. The jury described WERKHAUS as a “pioneer in consistent resource conservation in design and production and an example of a holistic corporate culture as well as a deeply rooted understanding of sustainability.” The award will be presented on 4 and 5 December 2025 as part of the 18^th German Sustainability Award ceremony in Düsseldorf.

“This award is a great honour for us and at the same time an incentive to continue on our path,” says Eva Danneberg, Managing Director of WERKHAUS. “Since our foundation, we have relied on sustainable materials, innovative manufacturing and regional responsibility. We are delighted about being distinguished with the German Sustainability Award, which demonstrates that consistent rethinking has an effect.”

Sustainability as the essence of the corporate philosophy

For 33 years, WERKHAUS has been developing and producing innovative office and home accessories, furniture, promotional products and merchandise displays that do not require screws or nails thanks to the plug-in system developed by WERKHAUS. All products are manufactured at the Bad Bodenteich site and made primarily from FSC-certified wood-based materials. The products are durable, stable and can be stored flat, shipped and easily recycled due to the plug-in system. The central components of the company’s philosophy are its range of products that have consistently relied on ecological alternatives since 1992, material efficiency and the conservation of natural resources in production exclusively in Germany, accompanied by a commitment to environmental and climate protection and a high level of social responsibility for employees and the region. WERKHAUS is certified for its contribution to the common good and strives for climate neutrality.

Signalling effect for the industry

With this award, the DNP underscores WERKHAUS’ pioneering role in office supplies and promotional products. The company demonstrates that sustainable products can be functional, durable, design-oriented and, at the same time, socially and ecologically responsible.
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Photo above: Delighted with the award (from the left rear): Luise Gümecler, Lukas Danneberg, Eva Danneberg, Ruben Danneberg-Utter and Holger Danneberg (in front). Eva and Holger Danneberg are the founders of the company WERKHAUS Produkt und Design Gmbh, who now manage the sustainable family business together with their children Luise, Lukas and Ruben. Photo: WERKHAUS