Progress over perfection
As a responsible outdoor playground and fitness site manufacturer, we recognise an important truth: hardly any product or playground manufacturer can genuinely claim to be fully sustainable. Sustainability is not a fixed label; it is a complex, evolving ambition that spans an entire value chain.
Every product relies on resources, energy and logistics that leave an environmental footprint somewhere, whether through raw material extraction, transportation, manufacturing, use or end‑of‑life treatment. Even the most carefully designed products involve trade‑offs between durability, safety, performance and environmental impact.
True sustainability requires a full life‑cycle perspective, and that level of transparency is difficult to achieve in global supply chains. Materials may be responsibly sourced, but processing them still requires energy. Products may be designed to last decades, yet their production can never be completely free of emissions or waste.
Add to this the fact that sustainability criteria are constantly evolving, driven by science, regulation and societal expectations. And it becomes clear why absolute claims are problematic. What was considered sustainable a decade ago may no longer meet today’s standards.
That is why we choose progress over perfection. Instead of declaring our products “sustainable”, we focus on improving sustainability, measurably and continuously. We reduce impact where possible, design for longevity and repair, choose better materials and document our decisions transparently.
In a world where no product is impact‑free, honest communication and continuous improvement are the most sustainable choices we can make, for playgrounds, for communities and for future generations.
Sustainability in action
We are fighting the climate change by documented reduction in carbon footprint, recycled content and end-of-life recyclability
Playgrounds are more than just a place for children to play, learn and develop their skills. Behind the swings and slides lies the reality that playgrounds have a deep environmental footprint. From the moment the raw materials are extracted to the time when the play equipment needs to be disposed of, each phase of a playground’s life cycle poses a potential challenge to our environment.
In our efforts to fight climate change, we chose the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to help us identify what matters and where we can focus our efforts on areas with significant impact on reducing our carbon footprint. We found that approximately 80% of our carbon emissions were from the raw materials used in our production of playground and fitness equipment. We have a responsibility to reduce that number. Therefore, we continuously work to reduce our usage of raw materials by replacing them and instead using recycled or natural materials that emit fewer carbon emissions.
We are well on our way. Since 2024, our playground components have been made from up to more than 95% post-consumer recycled waste materials in all colours as the standard*.
*>95% post-consumer recycled waste used in HDPE panels, in the CircularYarn of the Corocord™ Rope, and the TexMade™ posts.
The KOMPAN carbon footprint
Logistics 10%
We work with logistic partners with a dedicated agenda on reducing CO₂e and delivering transparent data.
Electricity 5%
We are certified with ISO 50001:2019 Energy Management System (EMS). We have installed solar panels at our HQ.
Fuel 3%
We have converted to hybrid and e-cars.
Waste 1%
We are certified with ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS)
Air travel 1%
We minimise (air) travel and conduct e-meetings instead.
Raw materials 80%
We continuously work to reduce our usage of raw materials by replacing them and instead using recycled or natural materials that emit fewer carbon emissions.
‘To make fundamental changes, you need to look at the entire life cycle of your products. It’s not enough to cherry-pick the parts of your value chain where you perform most favourably. From the beginning, we decided on a complete and transparent account of how our business impacts our climate.’
Dorthe Thorup-Kjærulff
KOMPAN's Go Green Director
Using recycled and natural raw materials
We are fighting the climate change by documented reduction in carbon footprint, recycled content and end-of-life recyclability
As evidenced, in our industry, more than 80% of carbon emissions come from the use of raw materials. So, at KOMPAN, we have chosen to face the challenge head-on, and our goal is to develop new, greener materials. As a result, we can now deliver full-solution playgrounds with Made Green or Born Green products.
products are made from materials with at least 51% and up to 95% post-consumer recycled materials, such as recycled fishing nets, used textiles, food packaging, used plastic bags, etc. In producing KOMPAN Made Green products, we work purposefully to continually increase the proportion of recycled materials. The process and improvements are well documented, and the products are third-party verified.
means that the products are made from natural hardwood such as robinia. Robinia is very durable and has natural protection against rot and fungus, so it does not require chemical wood preservatives. It is a fast-growing tree that is found in large forest areas in Eastern Europe. KOMPAN Robinia products comply with EUDR requirements and can be supplied with FSC® certification (C004450).
優れた耐久性
素材と品質
CircularHDPE panels
Our 19mm CircularHDPE panels are made from responsible materials that are not only recyclable after use but also made from >95% post-consumer recycled waste.
UV-protected coloured outer layers
Highly durable in any environment
Supported by a lifetime warranty
Decks and steps
All our equipment decks are supported by uniquely designed low-carbon aluminium profiles with multiple attachment options, increasing their strength. Our grey-coloured moulded decks and steps are made from 75% post-consumer recycled polypropylene material with a non-skid pattern and textured surface.
Tempered Corocord™ rope with CircularYarn
Ropes come with galvanised six-stranded steel wires and a steel core, impossible to wear through. Each strand is tightly wrapped with CircularYarn in >95% post-consumer recycled material, which is melted onto each individual strand, making the ropes highly wear and vandalism-resistant.
Galvanised steel
Our steel surfaces and steel frames are hot-dip galvanised inside and outside with lead-free zinc. The galvanisation has excellent corrosion resistance in outside environments and is maintenance-free.
Roto-moulded items (e.g. slides and seats)
Our moulded plastic items are made from 33% post-consumer recycled material in all colours. The teal-coloured items are made from recycled fishing nets from the maritime industry. All items are moulded in one piece, providing strength and minimising weakness caused by joints.
Robinia wood
Robinia wood is a very strong and long-lasting material with a very high level of natural oils. Thus robinia wood makes durable playgrounds which are close to maintenance free and able to last for many years. KOMPAN robinia products can come with FSC®-certification (FSC C004450).
Posts
Main posts are available in five different materials.
1. Impregnated pine wood with an in-ground steel footing.
2. Galvanised steel with powder-coated top finish.
3. Colour-anodised lead-free aluminium, made from low-carbon aluminium.
4. TexMade™ posts are made from >95% postconsumer recycled textile and plastic waste.
5. Low-carbon pre-galvanised steel posts made from 80% post-consumer recycled material.
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製品に関するQ&A
Made Green（メイド・グリーン）とは、食品包装材やビニール袋などの家庭ごみや、海洋廃棄物、繊維廃棄物を最大95％使用した製品を意味します。Made Green製品は、バージン原料を使用した従来の類似製品と比べ、二酸化炭素排出量を約50％削減することができます（製品によって数値は異なります）。
Born Green（ボーン・グリーン）とは、ロビニア材のような天然硬木から作られた製品を意味します。ロビニア材は耐久性に優れ、化学防腐剤を必要としません。コンパンのロビニア製品には、FSC®認証（C004450）を選ぶことができます。
はい、可能です。Made Green製品は大幅に拡充され、幅広い年齢層の子どもたちや、さまざまなあそびの体験ができる製品があります。Born Green製品も豊富な品揃えがあります。
コンパンの品質基準は非常に高いものです。これは、環境にやさしい製品についても、同じことが言えます。
はい、すべての標準製品の二酸化炭素排出量をご覧いただけます。当社ウェブサイトの製品シート（英語）をご覧ください。
コンパンは、環境にやさしい製品の選択肢を増やすだけではなく、すべての製品をより環境に優しいものに変えるための努力をしています。コンパンの膨大にある製品のすべてを変えるには時間が必要です。
Made Greenの製品は、すべて市場から回収した廃棄物を再生資源化した素材を使用しています。
廃棄物の回収には手間がかかります。廃棄物を回収してから、洗浄し、分別しなければなりません。これは、二酸化炭素排出量を削減するために必要なことです。
はい、当社のリサイクル材を使用した製品は、すべて再利用できます。分解、分別、回収を経て、再利用されます。
コンパンの製品は、ほぼすべてが再利用できます。製品を分解し、プラスチックやスチール、アルミニウムなどに分別し、回収して再利用することができます。再利用できない部材もあります。木材を使用した部材や、HPL、WPC、ロープはリサイクルすることはできません。
可能です。例えば、MOMENTS play system のデッキを、HPL素材のものからリサイクル材でできた新しいデッキに交換することができます。HDPEパネルも、リサイクル材を使用したパネルに交換することができます。
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