Celebrating Sustainability: Spandex Germany’s Journey to Ecovadis Bronze Medal

At Spandex, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of our core values and a fundamental aspect of responsible corporate citizenship. We proudly announce that Spandex Germany has achieved a significant milestone in our sustainability journey: attaining the Ecovadis Bronze Medal. This recognition puts us in the top 35% of companies in our industry and underscores our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.

What is Ecovadis and Why Does it Matter?

Ecovadis is a renowned provider of sustainability ratings, offering comprehensive assessments of corporate sustainability performance. Their evaluations encompass key areas such as environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices. Companies around the globe rely on Ecovadis to gauge their sustainability efforts and drive continuous improvement.

As a Spandex customer, this rating can give you confidence that you are working with a company that can prove that it makes sustainability a priority. ?This can then help you win more business. As we outlined in our blog about carbon measurement, we know that your larger customers need evidence of concrete actions.? Our Ecovadis rating provides the credibility you need to win those larger contracts.

Our Road to Bronze: A Testament to Dedication

Earning the Ecovadis Bronze Medal isn’t merely about achieving a milestone; it reflects our steadfast dedication to sustainability across all facets of our operations. From the outset, we’ve recognized the importance of integrating sustainability into our corporate DNA, not just as a standalone initiative but as a core principle guiding our decisions and actions.

A series of deliberate steps and initiatives have marked our journey towards sustainability excellence:

1. Implementing Sustainable Practices: We’ve prioritized sustainability in our operations, implementing measures to minimize our environmental footprint, reduce waste, and conserve resources. For example, we recently reduced the width of the cardboard cores carrying our products, a move that saves 43,000kgs of cardboard per year. We have also been working with our waste management provider to increase our waste recycling.

2. Strengthening Corporate Governance: We recognize that sound governance practices are essential for fostering trust among our stakeholders, maintaining integrity in our operations, and ensuring accountability at all levels of the organization. We have strengthened our Code of Conduct, internal policies and process to uphold transparency, mitigate risks, and safeguard the interests of our shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.

3. Empowering Our People: Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond policies and procedures; it’s ingrained in our company culture. We are investing in training and education programs for our employees and maintaining high standards in Health & Safety.

The Impact Beyond Recognition

While receiving the Ecovadis Bronze Medal is undoubtedly a proud moment for us, the true impact of our sustainability efforts extends far beyond this accolade. It’s about creating meaningful change and contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet and society.? Our mission is to produce and distribute products of the highest quality and performance with the lowest environmental impact and the biggest social benefits.? Small innovations that reduce a product’s carbon footprint for example have significant impacts when scaled across our industry.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that our journey towards sustainability is far from over. We remain steadfast in our commitment to continuous improvement, leveraging the insights gained from the Ecovadis assessment to guide our future initiatives and drive even greater impact not only at Spandex Germany but also at our other countries.

Together with our employees, partners, and stakeholders, we will continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead by example, demonstrating that sustainability isn’t just a goal to aspire to; it’s an ongoing journey that requires dedication, passion, and collective action.

Join us on the Journey

To learn more about our sustainability initiatives and how it can help you win more business, we invite you to engage with our people or via our digital channels. Together, let’s celebrate our achievements, inspire others, and pave the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

If you are interested in our sustainability journey you can read more about our initiatives: