Social Responsability
At Fenabel, we believe that one’s actions have a consequence and feel the need to give back to others, in return, while building up its success. Fenabel social responsibility strategy seeks to maximize the positive impacts of Fenabel business, not only promoting the welfare of its staff but also contributing to the prosperity of the community.
Fenabel has joined several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including donations of equipment for social projects such as “A Factory for East Timor”, donations of Fenabel products to charitable institutions such as “Mão Solidária”, and social shops such as the “Associação Remar”. We also took part as a founding partner of the EPIS Association and contributed to social causes such as the Portuguese League Against Cancer.
To support wider-reaching causes, the company has also provided aid to institutions such as IPO (Portuguese Institute of Oncology), the José Saramago Foundation (Casa dos Bicos), the Social Centre of Baltar, and the Rebordosa Fire Brigade, among other solidarity initiatives.
Fenabel is also one of the manufacturers invited to take part in the international event “Art on Chairs” Duets, which promotes contemporary design and creativity. In the first edition of this experience, in addition to four other chairs, Fenabel created the OASIS chair in partnership with designer Paollo Rizzatto, inspired by the famous Brazilian singer Maria Bethânia. In the 2012 edition, these chairs were auctioned by Christie’s, raising €111,500, which was donated to UNHCR – the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – to support educational projects and humanitarian missions in Africa.
Fenabel was once again invited by the Portuguese government to participate in the Duets initiative, producing a unique model, replicated only five times, inspired by the football player Maradona and designed by Portuguese designer Pedro Sottomayor. One of these chairs will be offered to the personality who inspired its creation, and another will be auctioned, with the hope that the proceeds will once again support those most in need.
We believe that giving back to society should be part of the DNA of every successful company.
At Fenabel, every gesture counts. Together, we create a positive impact for all.
