5 | Social entrepreneurship
Atomis stands for more than just lighting. We believe that light can start a positive movement: in spaces, in organizations, and in society. That's why we combine high-quality products with a strong social mission.
Over 15
Years of Social Assembly
Responsible production
Our fixtures are designed with care and produced with attention, but what truly makes our production process special is the close collaboration with sheltered workshops and inclusive enterprises. These partners form an essential part of our organization. We consciously choose long-term partnerships where mutual trust, respect, and open communication are central. Thanks to this close bond, we can count not only on high quality and craftsmanship but also on a pleasant, reliable collaboration where everyone is in the right place.
In the sheltered workshops we work with, people with a distance to the labor market are given the opportunity to showcase and further develop their talents. Our experience is that these employees bring an enormous degree of commitment, precision, and pride to their work. This not only makes our fixtures technically excellent but also gives them a valuable, human dimension. As a result, the production process becomes not only more efficient but also more meaningful.
We believe that sustainable production goes beyond just selecting eco-friendly materials or minimizing waste. It is also about creating fair opportunities, building inclusive teams, and supporting organizations that have a positive social impact. Through our intensive and enjoyable collaboration with sheltered workshops, we actively contribute to this every day.
The result is energy-efficient lighting created with care, dedication, and social responsibility — lighting that we, our partners, and our customers can be proud of.
Impact that goes 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 that entrepreneurship is only truly valuable when it contributes to a society in which everyone can participate. That is why we consciously choose to collaborate with inclusive organizations and sheltered workshops. These partners play an indispensable role in our production process and in our identity as a company.
By working with people who experience a distance to the labor market, we see daily how much talent, motivation, and craftsmanship are present when opportunities are distributed fairly. It gives us energy to contribute to an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and involved. Moreover, we experience these collaborations as particularly pleasant: the open communication, mutual respect, and shared pride in the final result make the process not only sustainable but also personally meaningful.
Light that makes a difference
With Atomis, you choose lighting that is not only visually striking but also truly makes a difference. Our fixtures are the result of craftsmanship, innovation, and a conscious commitment to quality. We develop lighting that is long-lasting, energy-efficient, and designed with an eye for detail. But what sets us apart goes beyond technology and design.
At Atomis, we believe that sustainability only truly reaches its full potential when it goes hand in hand with social commitment. That is why we work closely with social enterprises and inclusive workshops. Through these partnerships, talent that often goes unnoticed is given the opportunity to grow, develop, and actively contribute to high-quality products. This collaboration not only brings valuable expertise and dedication to every fixture but also reinforces our belief that businesses play a vital role in building a fair and inclusive future.
In this way, we create lighting that not only beautifies spaces but also has a positive impact on the world around us. Together, we are building a future where technology and people empower each other — and where every choice counts.
Naturalis – lighting with social impact
Atomis provided the lighting for all laboratories and stairwells/platforms for Naturalis Biodiversity Center. In an environment where research, precision and reliability are central, sustainable and robust lighting solutions have been chosen for long-term use.
Applied fixtures include Fusion-K climate ceiling fixtures, Corona 290 wall fixtures and Meson Pro-C surface-mounted fixtures. These fixtures combine high light quality with a maintenance-friendly, future-proof construction, suitable for the intensive and technical application within Naturalis.
As lighting designed and produced in the Netherlands, this project aligns with Atomis’ vision of sustainable and socially responsible entrepreneurship. We work together with social workplaces and inclusive partners in the development and assembly of our fixtures, so that this project not only contributes to a high-quality research environment, but also to social value.
This project was realized in collaboration with Huisman & Van Muijen and Kuijpers. A great example of how technology, sustainability and social entrepreneurship come together in lighting that matters.
