Since the founding of Rammagerðinn in 1940, the main focus has been to support Icelandic design and craftsmanship. This is where our core social responsibility lies. Rammagerðinn's uniqueness lies in having developed with society and Icelandic culture. In this way, growth and innovation in the field of design and craftsmanship in Iceland go hand in hand with our success. Our ambition is to support that growth in a sustainable way.

With courage, we have managed to create a platform for Icelandic design and craftsmanship in our stores. For years, Rammagerðin has traded in woolen goods and clothing made from Icelandic wool, supported ceramic production and other crafts, this production reflects our emphasis on sustainability and support for Icelandic design. Our social role lies primarily in supporting Icelandic ingenuity, the Icelandic design community and domestic production.

We are aware of the impact that our operations have on the environment. We have set a policy that involves minimizing the environmental footprint in our value chain and prioritize good practices and transparency in the selection of partners, suppliers and service providers. We are committed to creating a desirable workplace with respect and human rights as our guiding principles. The goal of the Framework is to promote sustainability in all our stores. We want to be a leader in this field and take our role seriously.

Main message

• Rammagerðin contributes to the local community by supporting domestic production and design, with environmental issues as its guiding principle.
• Rammagerðin has opened its stores to young talented designers as well as continuing to sell classic and well-known Icelandic design and crafts.
• Rammagerðin believes that there is great value in nurturing Icelandic design and craftsmanship in all areas of the economy, with sustainability as its guiding principle.