Flexibility was the keyword with Lammhults Biblioteksdesign

ESG is a big deal these days, but let’s be real—it takes time to get a handle on it. Hiring in-house expertise right off the bat isn’t always the best move. For Lammhults Biblioteksdesign, who design award-winning interiors for libraries, teaming up with Sustaina Company sped up their ESG efforts.

The perfect fit

Let’s face it: diving into sustainability for the first time can feel like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. But when Lammhults Biblioteksdesign discovered Sustaina Company’s concept of “renting” a part-time ESG manager, it was exactly what they needed. Instead of tackling it all on their own, they brought in a specialist one day a week for hands-on, tailored support.

While they had already taken some initial steps—like measuring their CO2 footprint—they quickly realized they needed more expertise to really integrate sustainability into their operations. The solution they chose provided just that: a mix of specialized know-how and practical, made-to-fit solutions.

“We needed someone who could roll up their sleeves and get the job done—not just offer advice. Sustaina Company helped us understand the rules of EPR, identified the right platform to use, and prepared us for the next steps. We’re now getting ready to identify and classify the packaging materials we purchase, which allows us to find out if and where we can make changes to, for instance, lower our carbon emissions.”
— Jesper Holmgaard, COO at Lammhults Biblioteksdesign

Flexibility that works

Sustaina Company’s standout feature was flexibility. This flexibility meant that Lammhults Biblioteksdesign could scale the service as needed— super helpful when navigating an area as dynamic as sustainability.

“We weren’t ready to commit to hiring a full-time employee. Did we even have enough work for five days a week? Sustaina’s flexible approach has been a great fit, allowing us to adjust the support as needed. Having someone in the office once a week has worked perfectly for us, providing hands-on guidance while letting us scale as our needs evolve.”
— Jesper Holmgaard, COO at Lammhults Biblioteksdesign

Building a strong framework

Working with Sustaina Company has been a game-changer for tackling Lammhults Biblioteksdesign’s sustainability challenges. Early efforts included reviewing CO2 transportation reports and refining Scope 3 reporting across 2022, 2023, and 2024. This groundwork set the stage for a workshop to identify and include even more Scope 3 categories, which are now being integrated into their strategy.

Currently, the focus is on navigating new regulatory requirements, such as the EU’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). Sustaina Company’s guidance is helping Lammhults Biblioteksdesign stay ahead of compliance while continuing to build a solid sustainability foundation.

Having a part-time ESG manager as part of the team has been a huge plus, both in terms of keeping up to date with regulatory deadlines, sharing key insights, and managing the tasks faster than what would otherwise have been the case.

“She’s helped us tackle tasks much faster than we could have managed alone, whether it’s EPR compliance, platform registration, or setting up systems. Having a designated person doing only this gets the job done.”
— Jesper Holmgaard, COO at Lammhults Biblioteksdesign

Ready for what’s next

Lammhults Biblioteksdesign is now getting equipped to handle upcoming challenges like EUDR and EPR, thanks to Sustaina Company’s expertise. They are collecting ESG data from their supply chain, which will help them with risk assessments and not least the CSRD, a comprehensive task for any company. These efforts have positioned Lammhults Biblioteksdesign to confidently navigate complex regulations while making sustainability a key part of how they operate.

“We now feel confident about the regulations on the horizon, knowing we have the knowledge in place to meet them.”
— Jesper Holmgaard, COO at Lammhults Biblioteksdesign

About Lammhults Biblioteksdesign

Lammhults Biblioteksdesign design award-winning interiors for public libraries, academic libraries, corporate libraries and specialist libraries and strive to make every library an attractive and valuable experience for both individuals and communities. A professional team of interior design architects, technicians and sales consultants continuously ensure that they adapt to the needs and requirements of the individual projects to create meaningful, beautiful spaces where communities feel that they belong and contribute to a more vital community.