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Sustainable company
What it means to be a sustainable company
To say that Sioen Industries is a sustainable company is an understatement. The companies' efforts go far beyond sustainability. We see ESG as a source of innovation, competitive advantage and value creation for all our stakeholders. That's why it is one of the cornerstones of our company strategy.
We are in this for the long run. So in order to guarantee for a better future, Sioen Industries made sure that ESG initiatives are seamlessly integrated in the company's overall strategy and vision of 'Protection through innovation' and 'Shaping the future of Technical Textiles'.
Climate change and carbon reduction is at the top of Sioen's and the European Union's agendas. We continuously look into possibilities and invest in solutions to reduce our energy use, and consequently, reduce our carbon emissions.
ESG Approach & actions
Taking actions to reduce our carbon footprint and thus our negative impact on our planet is one thing. But measuring all those initiatives is equally as important. You cannot improve if you don't know what your current impact is. Therefore, we constructed a framework based on 5 pillars, which allows us to take a proactive edge on ESG and to ensure transparent reporting. On the Sioen CSR website and in our annual ESG report, you can read more extensive information on our approach, and the actions we are taking for each one of the 5 pillars.
- Environment
- Human capital
- Social capital
- Business and innovation
- Leadership and governance
Certified commitment
At Sioen, we follow internationally recognised standards to ensure transparency and accountability in every step of our process. Within the Sioen group, quality, safety, and sustainability are embedded into the way we design, produce, and deliver protective clothing. These certifications reflect a long-term commitment to responsible manufacturing — from the careful selection of raw materials to the safe and ethical production of high-performance garments. Each standard upheld is a mark of reliability and a promise to protect not only the wearer, but also the world around them.
ISO 9001
— Quality management
Our production sites operate under a certified quality management system, independently audited to guarantee consistent quality and continual improvement.
ISO 14001
— Environmental management
We manage our environmental footprint through a structured framework that optimises resource efficiency, limits waste and drives measurable progress towards sustainability.
UN Global Compact
— Human rights and ethics
Sioen is a proud participant in the United Nations Global Compact, aligning with ten universally accepted principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.
REACH compliance
— Chemical safety
The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemical substances aims to enhance human health & environment through a better and faster identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances.
STeP by OEKO-TEX® — Sustainable Textile Production
STeP (Sustainable Textile Production) by OEKO-TEX® is a globally recognised certification system that assesses and promotes responsible production across the textile and leather industry, including industrial laundries. It sets the highest standards for both environmental and social performance — covering chemical and environmental management, worker safety, fair labour conditions, and the continuous improvement of production processes. It's a way for textile manufacturers to communicate their achievements regarding sustainable production to the public in a transparent, credible and clear manner.
Sioen was the first PPE manufacturer to achieve the STeP certification. Sioen Apparel obtained the highest level (Level 3), confirming that our structures, processes and management systems meet the most stringent requirements of STeP by OEKO-TEX®.
CSR at Sioen in a nutshell
As a family business, with family values, we see CSR as an integral and fundamental part of our company's DNA and corporate culture. In this video, Michèle Sioen explains how we step up our game.
