Coggin SOS Celebrates ISO Accreditation for Sustainable Office Solutions

Sam Coggin • March 12, 2023

Commitment to Excellence and Sustainability in Office Furnishing, Furniture Refurbishment, and Recycling

Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions (Coggin SOS) is thrilled to announce that we have achieved ISO accreditation for both 9001 and 14001 standards. These prestigious accreditations are a testament to our commitment to sustainability and excellence in all aspects of our business.


ISO 9001 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system. It helps businesses like Coggin SOS to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. Achieving ISO 9001 accreditation means that we have implemented a rigorous quality management system that ensures we always deliver the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction.

BS EN ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps businesses like Coggin SOS to identify and control their environmental impact and continuously improve their environmental performance. Achieving ISO 14001 accreditation means that we have implemented a comprehensive environmental management system that ensures we always operate in an environmentally responsible way.

BS EN ISO 14001:2015

At Coggin SOS, office furniture reuse is at the heart of everything we do. We support businesses with sustainable office furnishing, office furniture refurbishment, zero-landfill office clearance, and office furniture recycling. Our aim is to help our clients create sustainable workplaces that reduce their environmental impact while also reducing their procurement costs.


By achieving ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditation, we have demonstrated our commitment to sustainability and quality in all aspects of our business. We have put in place robust processes and procedures to ensure that we always operate to the highest standards, delivering exceptional service to our clients while minimising our environmental impact.


We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability and excellence, and we will continue to work hard to maintain these standards in everything we do. We believe that by providing sustainable office solutions, we can help businesses to reduce their environmental impact while also improving their bottom line.


Achieving ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditation is a significant milestone for Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions. It demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, quality, and excellence, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.


We look forward to continuing to support businesses with sustainable office solutions, helping them to create workplaces that are good for both people and the planet.

Why Buying Cheap Costs More: The Long-Term Value of Quality Refurbished Furniture

By Ida Gorecka • July 30, 2025
You’re in the middle of planning an office space. Budgets are tight. Lead times are short. It’s tempting to type “cheap office chairs” into your browser and find something that fits the spreadsheet. But here’s the problem: cheap furniture is rarely cheap in the long run . The market is saturated with budget desks, chairs, and storage that look good online, but fall apart in practice. And when they do, they cost more - more to replace, more to dispose of, more to fix (if that’s even possible), and more in lost time and productivity. It’s a vicious cycle that undermines your budget, timeline, and any potential ESG goals. According to WRAP , the UK disposes of over 200,000 tonnes of office furniture every year - much of it barely used. When furniture fails quickly, so does your investment. In a commercial setting, that failure shows up in missed deadlines, spiralling budgets, and sustainability goals slipping out of reach. So before you hit "order" on another bulk buy of flat-packed furniture, take a moment. In this article, you'll learn the hidden costs of cheap office furniture and why refurbished premium office furniture is the smarter alternative. If you're looking to reduce hassle, save money, and build a workspace that actually lasts, keep on reading. Need help getting started? Get in touch with our team for advice, audits, or to browse our refurbished stock .

Refurbished Office Furniture Saves Overbury Over £2000 on Site Setup Costs

By Ida Gorecka • July 18, 2025
Anyone who's worked in construction knows that site setup costs can quickly spiral. For Overbury , one of the UK's leading fit-out and refurbishment specialists, managing these costs while maintaining professional standards is a constant balancing act. When setting up their latest construction site office, they faced a challenge familiar to many in the industry: creating a functional workspace quickly and cost-effectively. After seeing what we achieved together on their previous project, Overbury approached us with clear priorities - they needed a professional office setup delivered on a construction timeline. With tight deadlines to meet and costs to manage, they needed their office space ready quickly while avoiding the expense and environmental impact of buying new office furniture. Like many construction projects, this one came with complex requirements - specific layouts, tight timelines, and budget constraints - yet Overbury knew from experience that refurbished office furniture could deliver exactly what they needed.

From Purchase to Repurpose: How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Office Furniture

By Ida Gorecka • July 16, 2025
If you're managing an office move, refit, or hybrid transition, you've likely faced this question: do we buy new furniture, or make use of what we have? Every year, over 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill in the UK- enough to fill Wembley Stadium twice. ( Source: WRAP ) With Landfill Tax raised to £126.15 per tonne in April 2025 (S ource: UK Government ), the cost of disposing office furniture is increasing fast. If you’re trying to balance budgets , meet ESG goals , and minimise downtime , choosing refurbishment over replacement could be the most strategic decision you make this year. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get more from what you already own. Saving thousands, supporting your ESG goals, and creating a more flexible, future-proof workspace. Got a project coming up? Get in touch and we’ll help you explore your refurbishment options.