Social entrepreneurship

Our luminaires are designed with care and produced with attention, but what makes our production process truly special is the close collaboration with sheltered workshops and inclusive enterprises. These partners form an essential part of our organisation. We deliberately choose long-term partnerships built on mutual trust, respect and open communication. Thanks to this close bond we can count not only on high quality and craftsmanship, but also on a pleasant, reliable collaboration in which everyone is in the right place.

Responsible production

In the sheltered workshops we work with, people at a distance from the labour market get the chance to show their talents and develop further. Our experience is that these employees bring enormous commitment, precision and pride to their work. This makes our luminaires not only technically excellent, but also gives them a valuable, human dimension.

We believe that sustainable production goes beyond selecting environmentally friendly materials or minimising waste. It is also about creating fair opportunities, building inclusive teams and supporting organisations with a positive social impact. The result is energy-efficient lighting created with care, dedication and social responsibility, lighting that we, our partners and our clients can be proud of.

Impact beyond the product

For us, social entrepreneurship means much more than making business decisions; it is about taking responsibility for the impact of everything we do. We believe business only becomes truly valuable when it contributes to a society in which everyone can participate. Working with people at a distance from the labour market, we see every day how much talent, motivation and craftsmanship emerges when opportunities are shared fairly.

For us, social entrepreneurship is therefore not a separate activity but a choice deeply woven into the way we work. By consciously investing in inclusive partnerships, we build a future that is fairer, more human and stronger, for our organisation and for society as a whole.

Naturalis, lighting with social impact

For Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Atomis provided the lighting for all laboratories and stairwells. In an environment where research, precision and reliability are paramount, durable and robust lighting solutions with a long service life were chosen. Luminaires applied include Fusion-K climate ceiling luminaires, Corona 290 wall luminaires and Meson Pro-C surface-mounted luminaires.

As lighting designed and produced in the Netherlands, this project reflects our vision of sustainable and socially responsible business. The project was realised in collaboration with Huisman & Van Muijen and Kuijpers, a fine example of how technology, sustainability and social entrepreneurship come together in lighting that matters.

Social Return on Investment (SROI)

Social Return on Investment (SROI) is the concrete way we put this social entrepreneurship into practice: by having our luminaires assembled at social employment facilities, we create lasting job opportunities for people at a distance from the labour market.

Partnership with Pantar

A fine example is our partnership with Pantar, the sheltered work organisation in the Amsterdam region. Pantar provides tailored guidance so participants can carry out suitable work and continue to grow in their personal and professional development. Atomis provides clear structure, guidance on the work floor and a working environment in which everyone can take part.

Together we contribute to more inclusive employment opportunities, a direct fulfilment of SROI obligations and social impact that benefits organisations and employees alike. This partnership shows that social entrepreneurship is not only possible, but above all valuable, for the people, for the companies and for the Amsterdam region.

Growing into true professionals

With Atomis products and processes, Pantar employees get the chance to grow into fully-fledged professionals. Our products demand accuracy, craftsmanship and responsibility, precisely the elements in which Pantar employees can excel when given the right support. With clear structure and guidance on the work floor, they build up more skills step by step and develop into true specialists within their tasks.

This is how Atomis makes SROI concrete: by consciously investing in social partnerships, creating value for people and society, and producing lighting that is not only functional and sustainable, but also socially meaningful.