Sustainability
Renovating instead of renewing is the core of our company, driving our commitment to delivering more responsible solutions in the flooring industry.
Sustainability
Renovating instead of renewing is the core of our company, driving our commitment to delivering more responsible solutions in the flooring industry.
Why remove when you can restore?
Prolonging the life of floors
At Bona, we prolong the life of floors by protecting, renovating and maintaining wood and hard floors and resilient surfaces – by bringing out the beauty in floors. We do this by providing high-quality flooring products and systems developed to minimize health and environmental impact – and through education and training.
When we empower homeowners, professionals and facility owners to preserve and renovate floors instead of replacing them, it’s a win for them, the environment and us.
As a family-owned company with over 100 years of experience, we are committed to long-term thinking and sustainable practices. In essence, prolonging the life of floors means prolonging the life of business.
Leading the sustainability transformation of our industry
We believe that it's our responsibility to do better and be better in everything we do. With over a century of expertise in prolonging the life of floors, we’ve learned that taking on this challenge fosters progress and inspires innovation across our company and in the solutions we create. Our journey towards more responsible business practices is displayed in the three pillars of Respect, Care, and Trust - showing the impact we create.
Respect Our Planet
Bona is committed to reducing environmental impact by phasing out chemicals of concern in our products and solutions. We continuously improve energy efficiency and increase our reliance on renewable energy. Additionally, we strive for more recyclable and reusable materials, integrating post-consumer recycled plastics and reducing virgin fossil-based plastics in our packaging and products.Care for The People
As a global company, we impact the lives of a number of people within and beyond our organization. With this comes a deep responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, uphold fair working conditions across our value chain, create better work environments for craftsmen, and develop products that provide peace of mind for floor owners.
Trusted Business
As a pioneer in the floor care industry, we strive for sustainable innovation. Through active partnerships and education, we work closely with the flooring industry, contractors and other stakeholders to promote more sustainable practices, ensuring our long-term business success.
Our progress
See how we’re shaping the future of flooring.
Every year, we reflect on our environmental and social advancements, sharing them in our sustainability report. It’s a chance to explore the steps we’ve taken to reduce our footprint, improve practices, and uphold our commitment to responsible innovation. Interested in the details? Take a closer look at the report to discover how we’re making an impact.
Renovation for a brighter floor future
See how choosing refinishing over replacing can make a lasting difference.
A new independent study by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute shows that refinishing floors with Bona products can reduce carbon emissions by up to 92%. It’s proof that small choices at home can have a big impact on the environment. Want to know more? Explore the full study to see how refinishing supports a more responsible future.
Our Business Model
Bona’s business model creates long-term profitability for our shareholders without compromising environmental and social values. The idea of maintaining and renovating rather than replacing floors is at the heart of our business model and a key driver for progress and innovation.
Read more about our Business Model in our Sustainability Report.
Third-party product certifications
At Bona, product marketing should be based on facts and certifications that are third party verified.
To protect, guide and build trust with customers, contractors and consumers, we invest in certifications focusing on various sustainability aspects.
Bona’s products hold certifications from Safer Choice, Green Seal, Greenguard and EMICODE. Read about the different certifications in our Sustainability Report.