Pami achieves FEMB LEVEL 3: the highest European proof of sustainable office design

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword. It is an expectation.

From you as an organisation. From your employees. From customers, partners and public authorities.

When investing in a new working environment, you want one thing above all: certainty. Certainty that your choices are sound today and will stand up to tenders, audits and future regulation. That materials are responsibly sourced. That processes are transparent. And that your layout remains relevant in the long term.

At Pami, we believe sustainability is only credible when it can be demonstrated. Not as a loose promise, but as a way of thinking and working that is palpable in every detail. This is precisely why achieving FEMB LEVEL 3 certification is so important. It is the highest level within the European LEVEL certification for office furniture, and confirms that with Pami you are choosing the top of the market in terms of sustainability, quality and circularity.

One clear benchmark in a complex landscape

Anyone working with sustainability today knows how complex the landscape has become. There are countless labels and certifications, each with its own focus. Often, they highlight only one aspect. What is missing is overview and coherence.

The LEVEL certification, developed by FEMB, brings clarity. It is not an additional label, but an integrated European assessment system that evaluates sustainability in its full breadth. It looks beyond the product itself, also assessing the production environment and how an organisation takes responsibility.

"What makes LEVEL so valuable for us is that it is not a snapshot," says Lore Alders, QSHE Manager at Pami. "It forces you to approach sustainability structurally: from material selection and energy management to social responsibility. Every element has to be right.”

For you, this means simplicity and clarity: one objective, reliable benchmark to guide office design decisions, shorten discussions, reduce risk and speed up decision-making in tenders and (inter)national projects.

What LEVEL 3 really means for you

Within LEVEL certification, there are three levels. LEVEL 3 is the highest achievable level. It is only awarded when both products and organisation score exceptionally across all relevant sustainability criteria.

For you, this primarily means peace of mind. You no longer need to demonstrate that your choices are sustainable: that burden of proof is objectively and independently covered. You choose an office interior that is not only aesthetically and functionally strong, but also demonstrably sustainable, safe and future-oriented. Not just today, but also as regulations evolve, projects shift or decisions are revisited later. It is transparently substantiated and recognised at the European level.

"LEVEL 3 confirms that sustainability at Pami is not a marketing story, but the result of years of deliberate choices," adds Quality Manager Jean Govers. "It shows that our processes are mature and that we keep improving, even when no one is watching.”

In addition, LEVEL 3 aligns perfectly with European Green Public Procurement criteria and circular economy principles. This makes it easier to include Pami solutions in specifications, tender documents and international projects, without additional justification or differences in interpretation.

Sustainability embedded in a broader vision

Pami is part of Workspace Factories, an industrial group focused on sustainable, locally rooted production of work environments. Within the group, the emphasis is on long‑term thinking, in-house production and full control over quality and impact.

"At Workspace Factories, we believe real sustainability only works when it is organised end-to-end," says Lode Essers, Chairman of the Board of Workspace Factories. "Not through quick fixes, but by investing in knowledge, people and production capacity. Achieving LEVEL 3 at Pami fits perfectly within that vision.”

That foundation gives you extra certainty as a customer. You work with a partner that takes responsibility across the entire chain and is less dependent on external links, reducing project risks.

Why this makes a difference in your organisation

Workplaces today are more than a practical necessity. They shape how people collaborate, how they feel and how efficiently they work. At the same time, organisations are under pressure to reduce their environmental footprint and comply with increasingly strict sustainability and reporting requirements.

With FEMB LEVEL 3, you choose a solution that brings all those expectations together. You invest in a working environment that supports wellbeing and productivity, while meeting the highest sustainability standards. Sustainability is no longer an added layer of complexity in your project, but an accelerator: fewer discussions, more clarity and a stronger position towards stakeholders.

Sustainability as a coherent whole

What sets Pami apart is not a single certification, but the coherence between everything we do. FEMB LEVEL 3 strengthens our existing commitments and makes them tangible for you.

Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees consistent quality and reliable processes. With ISO 14001, we structurally manage and improve our environmental impact. The CSR Performance Ladder and EcoVadis assessment demonstrate how we approach socially responsible business, with attention to ethics, people and the supply chain. And thanks to PEFC, you are assured that the wood in your interior comes from sustainably managed forests.

Together, these certifications form one coherent and reliable framework. For you, that means fewer risks, fewer interpretation differences, and more certainty that you are working with a partner demonstrably ready for today’s and tomorrow’s requirements.

A conscious choice for today and tomorrow

At Pami, we design and deliver workspaces from A to Z, fully vertically integrated. That gives us both the freedom and the responsibility to make conscious choices. Choices that take into account changing organisations, hybrid working and future regulations.

With FEMB LEVEL 3, we show that we actively take on that responsibility. So you can confidently choose a sustainable, circular and future-proof working environment.

Building sustainable workplaces together

Are you looking for office design that goes beyond the standard? A work environment that supports people, strengthens organisations and respects the planet?

If so, we are happy to think along with you. From strategic advice to circular design and full realisation. Get in touch and discover how FEMB LEVEL 3 strengthens your project. 

Consult the official LEVEL platform for an up-to-date overview.