FSC® Leadership Award Winner 2025
From Forest to Kitchen: Teakhaus Wins the FSC® Leadership Award
At Teakhaus, we’ve always believed that the simplest objects can carry the biggest stories. A cutting board may look like a humble piece of wood — but to us, it has always represented something more: respect for forests, respect for people, and respect for traditions that turn meals into memories.
That’s why we’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Teakhaus has been honored with the 2025 FSC® Leadership Award.
A Story That Started with “Waste”
More than twenty years ago, when sustainability was still barely part of the global conversation, we chose to build Teakhaus on one conviction: forests deserve respect, and so do the people who work them.
In the thinning process of managed teak plantations, smaller trees were often overlooked and discarded. Where others saw waste, we saw beauty. By giving these logs a second life, we transformed them into something both useful and meaningful: cutting boards with purpose.
That’s how our very first creations were born — unique, character-rich boards assembled from what was once forgotten. Each one carried not just wood, but a story.
Living FSC®, Not Just Following It
For us, FSC® certification has never been just a label — it has been our backbone. Every product we create carries a story of traceability, fairness, and care.
We pioneered the use of FSC teak “waste logs,” turning overlooked wood into premium, award-winning cutting boards.
We built dignified employment practices — transforming precarious jobs into real opportunities with fair wages, safety, and social security.
We grew into 15 countries, proving that global expansion and values can go hand in hand.
Today, we stand proud knowing this recognition doesn’t just celebrate a product — it celebrates a process, a team, and a philosophy that has guided us for over two decades.
An Award That Belongs to All of Us
Receiving the 2025 FSC® Leadership Award is an immense honor. It shows that principles do open paths — that business can be profitable and purposeful at the same time.
But here’s the truth: we couldn’t have reached this milestone alone. To our partners, collaborators, and customers — thank you. Your trust in Teakhaus, your belief in responsible design, and your choice to carry our products have been part of this journey from the start.
This award belongs to all of us.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this milestone, our eyes are set firmly on the future. We are investing in technology and traceability, so that soon, anyone will know exactly where their board came from, who crafted it, and how it reached their kitchen.
Because at Teakhaus, we don’t just follow FSC standards — we live them. And with every board, we continue crafting a better future: board by board, meal by meal, story by story.
