Guiding principle

Sustainability report

Sustainability strategy

In 2020, a systematic process was used to define the areas of action and, in a further step, to prioritise them in terms of their relevance for our target group and the potential impact of our business activities on people, the environment and the economy. The eight topics identified form the basis for our strategy and reporting.

Ecological sustainability

Longevity of the products
Our long-lasting textiles make an important ecological contribution with their timeless design and high quality, which endure even after many years of use. Thanks to our own production and trustworthy suppliers, we continuously ensure these standards.

Climate compatibility and energy consumption
Textile production consumes a lot of energy and releases CO₂. Thanks to targeted measures, we have already exceeded our reduction targets and are aiming for a 35% reduction by 2030 compared to 2023.
Thanks to a comprehensive catalogue of measures relating to our production processes, infrastructure and properties, we have been able to significantly reduce our gas, electricity and water consumption and will continue to do so in the future.

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Power quality 100 % water

Promoting the circular economy
We are increasingly focussing on recycling and reuse in order to keep materials in circulation, such as recycled polyester yarn and the use of excess stock for new products. We are working to further close loops with clear goals.

Social sustainability

Product safety and well-being
Textiles have an aesthetic and psychological effect on people, provide privacy, influence the acoustic atmosphere of rooms and control natural light. In addition to the aesthetic effect, we have systematically explored needs. The safety and non-toxicity of our products is part of our understanding of quality.

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Working conditions
Inspiring working environment: Création Baumann cultivates the values of a family business. We promote a corporate culture characterised by openness, transparency, respect and trust. We are committed to creating a modern working environment, ensuring the health of our employees and respecting human rights in the supply chain.

Training and further education
We increase the motivation and commitment of our employees through the targeted promotion of professional development. Vocational training, professional development, succession planning and sustainable expertise characterise our corporate culture. We continuously train young people to become committed specialists and create targeted opportunities for skills development.

Our suppliers

Environmental and Code of Conduct
The Environmental and Code of Conduct defines the minimum standards that we expect from all our suppliers. It is based on internationally recognised standards and conventions. Compliance with this code is a prerequisite for a business relationship with Création Baumann.

We see our suppliers as partners in our endeavours to create a more sustainable future. Together we achieve a continuous increase in transparency throughout the supply chain.

Economy

Innovation
Sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. For four generations, we have seen innovation as a fundamental mindset and consider it a core competency that encompasses the entire company.

Economic success
Création Baumann has been run as a family business since 1886 with a focus on sustainable success. We see our company as a living system that constantly adapts to changes in the economic, ecological and social environment.

Ambitions for the future

We consider socially and environmentally responsible corporate governance to be an obligation and want to continuously improve. By publishing the sustainability report and our planned measures, we are consciously facing up to the justified demands of the various interest groups.