Company / CSR Impact & Sustainability

Repairability & Eco-design: Design for Sustainability

At Designheure, we design our lighting fixtures as objects that stand the test of time. Our eco-design approach, integrated from the initial sketch, ensures a timeless design that reduces the need for replacement.

• Repairability & After-Sales Service: All our electrical components are removable, allowing for the replacement of light sources to extend the product’s lifespan.

• Collection Support: We provide ongoing support for our product lines, enabling the replacement of lampshades or specific parts in case of damage, without having to replace the entire light fixture.

• Optimized logistics: Our designs are engineered to be nestable, reducing storage volume and the carbon footprint associated with transporting our collections.

This commitment to sustainability is reflected in each of our Collections.

A Network of French Suppliers in the Short Supply Chain

Our commitment to “Made in France” is not just a concept—it is a measurable reality. We prioritize a local economy to minimize the environmental impact of our sourcing.

• 88% of our purchases are made from French suppliers.

• 60% of these purchases are made locally, in the departments surrounding our factory.

• Mastery of materials: From Carrara marble to Limoges porcelain, including steel, brass, and wood, we source the majority of our strategic components within France. Only 12% of our purchases (specific parts not available in France) come from neighboring European countries.

As part of this commitment to a responsible supply chain, Designheure is proud to be a founding member of the Luminaire Durable collective, which brings together French manufacturers committed to a circular and inclusive economy.

Discover the details of our workshop in Sète and our artisan crafts.

Local Footprint: A Strong Social and Economic Impact

As a designer-manufacturer, Designheure actively contributes to the economic vitality of its region. The study conducted with the consulting firm Utopies highlights our leading role in creating French jobs.

• Job multiplier: In 2023, our business supported 37 jobs in France, 60% of which are located near our facilities.

• Support for the real economy: For every direct job created at Designheure, we support 1.6 additional jobs nationwide.

• Inclusion & Local Engagement: 80% of our employees live within 15 km of our workshop in Sète, and we are committed to disability inclusion (15% of our workforce comes from CAP EMPLOI).

• Added value: Our business generated a contribution of €2.4 million to the national GDP in 2023.

View our full CSR Impact Report (PDF)

Discover our commitments in action:
Come meet us at our Sète Showroom, located at the heart of our manufacturing facility.

Cultural influence & Patronage

Because a region’s vitality cannot be measured solely by its economy, Designheure is actively committed to promoting the cultural vibrancy of its region. As a patron of the Théâtre Molière in Sète, a National Theater of the Archipelago, we support artistic creation and access to culture for all. This local roots reflect our desire to contribute to an inspiring local ecosystem, where art and industry engage in dialogue for the well-being of all.