Sustainability

The Staircampus works with Renewi to ensure efficient waste separation. This involves sorting all the waste generated by Upstairs, including plastic, wood, synthetic materials, glass, paper, general waste and organic waste. In 2024, we managed to recycle 98% of our waste, which resulted in us avoiding 443 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. In addition, separating our waste has led to an 11% increase in the conservation of raw materials.

At Upstairs Staircase Renovation, we offer a lifetime guarantee on our staircase renovation work. Thanks to our use of durable materials, expert craftsmanship and a flawless finish, an Upstairs staircase is guaranteed to give you a lifetime of enjoyment. Each design is thoroughly tested before it is launched on the market, enabling us to guarantee its quality.

At Upstairs, we have been actively seeking more sustainable materials for our staircase renovations for the past ten years. One of the most promising discoveries is the kiriboom – the fastest-growing tree in the world. This tree reaches a height of around 10 metres within six years and can be harvested up to seven times from a single planting. What’s more, it absorbs up to ten times more CO₂ than other trees.

Following earlier tests involving elephant grass and roadside grass, among other materials, we have now made significant progress in the development of stair treads made from kiri wood. The first prototypes have been successfully produced at our own Research & Development Centre on the StairCampus. This is a promising step towards an even more sustainable product.

Our staircase renovation products are not only stylish and of the highest quality, but have also been designed with sustainability in mind. The finishes in the World Collection, for example, are made from FSC-certified wood sourced from responsibly managed forests.

For the Stoer Chique collection, we use leather from Indian water buffalo: a natural product that gives every staircase a unique, weathered character. We also subject all our products to extensive testing at our Research & Development Centre on the StairCampus, so that we can guarantee not only sustainable sourcing but also a long lifespan and a perfect finish. This means that when you choose Upstairs, you’re always choosing a staircase that will last for generations.