At Envirotech, we talk a lot about sustainability in action. But this story? This one is the action.
When OHLA, a global construction company, was ready to upgrade their New York City office, they had a big challenge on their hands:
- The space was dated.
- Their budget was tight.
- Their expectations were high.
They wanted something modern, inspiring, and sustainable—but without the traditional price tag that comes with high-end new furniture.
Enter: Circular Procurement
Through a referral from their real estate broker, OHLA connected with us to explore what a fully circular office solution might look like. Instead of furnishing from scratch, we leveraged our Circular Office Program to do something better:
We matched their space needs with an existing decommission project just across town.
The Perfect Match
SimCorp, a financial tech firm based in Manhattan, was decommissioning two full floors of office space. Think: desks, seating, tables, storage—everything you’d need to build an office, already built.
Rather than send those items to landfill, we got to work.
We helped SimCorp sustainably remove, sort, and repurpose their inventory. Then we turned around and used it to outfit OHLA’s new space. What didn’t fit with OHLA was donated to two local nonprofits, supporting community organizations instead of creating waste.
From Concept to Completion—Here’s How It Worked
We handled everything:
- Space planning and curation to ensure every piece would fit and function
- After-hours removal and logistics coordination across two boroughs
- Troubleshooting power, design, and layout issues so OHLA didn’t have to
- On-site walkthroughs to match needs with available inventory
- Installation and post-move adjustments, including on-the-fly tweaks
The result? A workplace transformation that was equal parts modern, practical, and planet-friendly.
The Numbers Tell the Story
- 97% of the furniture was pre-owned, remanufactured, or refurbished
- 61 tons of office furniture diverted from landfill
- 83% overall landfill diversion rate
- 10% of inventory donated to nonprofits at no cost
- Hundreds of thousands saved vs. traditional new furniture procurement
One of the biggest wins for us was being able to go to our CEO and tell him we could save hundreds of thousands of dollars on furniture. That alone made it a no-brainer decision. But beyond that, the final result was a beautiful, modern, and highly functional workspace that has completely changed the atmosphere for our employees. It’s bright, welcoming, and a place that makes people excited to come to work. I will absolutely use Envirotech for my next office move project in Miami.”
— Alison Knowles, OHLA
More Than Just Cost Savings
Sure, the financial upside was massive. But this project also challenged the idea that you have to sacrifice design or experience to be sustainable.
OHLA’s new office is proof that sustainability, style, and savings can all sit at the same table.
And because of the speed at which we were able to fulfill the project—thanks to available inventory and efficient logistics—the transformation happened faster than most traditional dealer timelines.
Circularity That Makes a Difference
This wasn’t a showpiece for Earth Day. This was circular economy thinking built into the fabric of a real office, solving real problems.
It supported another company’s sustainable decommission.
It diverted furniture from landfill.
It gave nonprofits high-quality furniture they couldn’t otherwise afford.
And it helped a growing company build a space that reflects who they are.
That’s circular done right.
Ready to Rethink Your Office?
If you’re planning a move, expansion, or renovation—start with circular.
We’ll help you blend remanufactured, pre-owned, and new furnishings into something custom, cost-effective, and conscious.
Contact us today at info@envoff.com
