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.

Open Apparel Registry

Sioen apparel production facilities are listed in the OAR, the Open Apparel registry.

Green sensibilisation in our company

A project is running at Sioen headquarters to make our people aware of the sustainability initiatives running in the offices and meeting rooms. From things such as light sensors to brewing our own sparkling water, this photo reportage makes it clear.

Climbing for MS

We support our Belgian client "Partner" financially in their action "Climbing 4 MS" where 2 people with MS are climbing the highest mountain in Austria. Our sponsoring made this possible.

State-of-the art machines

Investments in state-of-the-art manufacturing plants are key for sustainable production.

Achilles UVDB

Sioen is fully qualified as a supplier on Achilles UVDB which means we try to reduce risks and try to maintain superb industry standards.

SA8000 equivalent

Sioen holds several similar/ comparable credentials to the SA 8000 that show our commitment to all our employees. The STeP certificate covers the fields the SA8000 sets out.

Biobased and biodegradable

Sioen’s R&D team searches for biobased and biodegradable solutions and takes part in a range of EU projects.

Coastbusters

Sioen partners up in the Coastbusters project to develop nature-based solutions for coastal stabilisation.

Seaweed cultivation

Our R&D team is actively looking for sustainable aquaculture solutions. As part of the EU AT~SEA project, Sioen developed textile mats and nets on which seaweed can be cultivated. The fabric has been deployed and tested in Norway and Ireland.

Valipac membership

We're a member of Valipac

TensiNet

Sioen en TensiNet have a successful partnership

Team Humber membership

We're member of Team Humber Marine Alliance

IMS E.V.

We're a partner of IMS E.V

TreesAreGood

We partnered up with TreesAreGood

VOKA membership

Sioen is a member of VOKA, the Flemish network of enterprises

LSAA membership

Sioen is a member of the Lightweight Structures Association of Australia.

Modern slavery statement

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. This statement sets out the actions that we have taken.

FGI membership

Sioen is a member of FGI, the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute.

byebyefixphones

In the Sioen direct coating, all incoming and outgoing calls there will happen via Teams. Easy for home office and take over lines from colleagues. We are convinced that this is a step forward in improving customer service and sustainability.