Our contribution to a more sustainable world: Climate action, sustainable production and consumption in the spotlight

Today we celebrate Earth Day! It's an important moment to reflect on our planet and the actions we take to protect and nurture it. As a global community, we have a responsibility to work together towards a more sustainable future, one in which both people and the planet thrive.

🌿 When we look at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, goals 12 and 13—Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action—are crucial for preserving our planet. These goals call for action at the individual, corporate, and policy levels to reduce our ecological footprint and combat climate change.

🔄Responsible consumption and production begin with awareness. By making conscious choices about what we purchase and how we produce, we strive to promote a positive impact on the environment and our communities. In concrete terms, this translates into, among other things: energy-efficient lighting in our buildings, digitalization, waste recycling streams, circular products where we consciously choose regenerated cotton instead of virgin cotton, polypropylene from recycled propylene granulate, analysis of our rope scraps, and collaborating with customers to find more environmentally friendly solutions.

🌱 Climate action is also essential for the future of our planet. We are reducing our emissions, investing in renewable energy, and protecting vulnerable ecosystems to combat global warming. For example, we encourage commuting by bicycle and electric cars. Our building has the BEN label for energy efficiency, and we operate on solar panels. Because we also believe it's important that our partners conduct business sustainably, we have signed the Amfori Code of Conduct. With the BEPI Code of Conduct, we reduce the ecological footprint in the global supply chain.

💡 Today, on Earth Day, let's renew our commitment to contribute to a more sustainable world. Whether it's small changes in our daily lives or large-scale initiatives in our organizations, let's work together to achieve Goals 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; and 13 – Climate Action, and make a positive impact on our planet and future generations.