Making people's lives better

This page provides an overview of our CSR initiatives - actions that create value for both our company and the communities in which we operate. We firmly believe in the power of shared value, benefiting all our stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, clients, governments, shareholders, partners, and society as a whole.
People

The pasSioen starts young: Meet Rafael, a Jiu-Jitsu champion

Our pasSioen drives everything at Sioen. Gregory, from our Mouscron plant, shares this mantra with his son Rafael, a 13-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion.

Providing hands-on training in the Sioen Weaving Academy

We provide hands-on training about our advanced weaving process in a dedicated space, helping our VTT team enhance their skills and expertise.

We offer Flex Rewards to our employees

We offer a platform to our employees to shop for their own rewards, giving employees the flexibility to choose their benefits based on personal preferences.

Employee referral program to boost our talents

Unsere Bring einen Freund mit-Initiative ermöglicht es Mitarbeitern, qualifizierte Kandidaten aus ihren persönlichen Netzwerken für offene Stellen zu empfehlen. Durch dieses Programm erhalten Mitarbeiter eine Belohnung für erfolgreiche Empfehlungen.

Learning our passion in the C.R.I.B.

We’ve installed a meeting room at our coating production site in Ardooie, dedicated to QA, innovation and training.

Partnering with Sheltersuit to combat homelessness

Sioen partners with Sheltersuit to fight homelessness, providing quality fabrics for waterproof shelter solutions for those in need.

Sioen Powers Rapid Response Cells to Ensure Reliable Access to Critical Medical and Protective Equipment in Times of Crisis

need for reliable, rapid access to critical medical and protective equipment, products and services

Sioen invests in youth development by donating EUR 10,000 contribution to VZW YouthStart for three years

Sioen supports YouthStart, a non-profit organisation dedicated to vulnerable and opportunity-seeking young people, with EUR 10,000.

Ergonomics at Sioen - Use of the cobot

Ergonomics Veranneman Robot Machine Coils

Sioen sponsors non-profit organisation Never Walk Alone

Sioen is sponsoring €1000 to charity working to break the taboo around grief and give heart to fellow sufferers.

Passioen

A contraction of the word “passion” and of the company “Sioen.” Passioen is the feeling of intense enthusiasm you sense at all Sioen collaborators.

Equal opportunities

At Sioen, we support equal opportunities, empowering women, and supporting minorities through various initiatives.

Sioen supports TAJO

Sioen sponsors TAJO, an initiative for vulnerable young people. Only people who get chances can take them.

Christmas tree Special Olympics

We support Special Olympics Belgium by buying Christmas trees. They team up with 'Kerstboom aan huis', a distributor of Christmas trees, and part of the income goes to the social integration of people with an intellectual disability through sports.

Ursuit handmade garments

Ursuit makes its drysuits for above the surface use and diving drysuits by hand. Quality and service come first.

Maggie Program

Sioen supports the non-profit organisation “Maggie Program”, a circular, sustainable and inclusive concept of pop-up schools for children worldwide.

King Baudouin Foundation

We make annual donations to the King Baudouin Foundation, a benefit foundation that is an actor for change and innovation, which perfectly fits Sioen’s ‘Protection through innovation’ point of view. Some key values are integrity and transparency.

Human rights and SDGs

Sioen supports Human Rights through SDGs, taking the OHCHR as general guideline in all its operations.

Queen Elisabeth Competition

Sioen has been supporting the Queen Elisabeth Competition for many years. It is an intermediary between young violinists, pianists, singers, and cellist and the world’s greatest musical venues. Giving opportunities to young potentials is essential.

Lunch & Learn

During our Lunch & Learn meetings, colleagues and external speakers can inspire us by exchanging experiences. Previous themes were healthy nutrition, bicycle maintenance and ergonomics. With the workshop comes a lunch and a drink in good company.

Youth employment

We’re encouraging youth employment. Young people should get equal opportunities. When starting at Sioen, you get an on-the-job practical training that helps you to swiftly start your career at a large international company.