Social Return on Investment (SROI)

We believe technical innovation and social responsibility can go hand in hand — and even reinforce each other. An important part of our SROI approach is that our luminaires are assembled at sheltered work facilities. In these inclusive working environments, people at a distance from the labour market get the chance to use their talents and develop further. Through this choice we create not only high-quality lighting, but also lasting opportunities for the people who need them most.

Two values are central to this collaboration: quality of the product and quality of the person. The employees in the sheltered workshops contribute to our luminaires carefully, precisely and with pride. The long-standing, pleasant collaboration we have built with these organisations also ensures continuity, commitment and mutual trust. You see this reflected in the reliability of our products and in the positive impact we achieve together.

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.