Making people's lives better

An overview of all the CSR-related things we do. They show how a concerted focus on CSR benefit both the company and the communities in which we operate. We believe deeply in this potential of shared value for all our stakeholders, whether they are employees, suppliers, clients, governments, shareholders, partners, local communities, or society as a whole.

IVK membership

We are an active member of IVK, pursuing the interests in the raw material PVC and its substitutes.

R&D with a vision

At Sioen, we invest in R&D with a vision. First of all, we confirm our technical leadership. Further, we grow sustainably and third, we tackle the contemporary social challenges.

ISO 26000:2010

ISO 26000:2010 serves as one of the guidelines in our social responsibility strategy, as attested in the NPR-9026-c1-2012.

Donation earthquake Croatia

Sioen sent 10 000 m2 of watertight PVC fabric to cover the houses and livestock in Croatia after a heavy earthquake.

Superior working conditions

We offer superior working conditions in all our plants. We're proud of our plants and of the people who work here. Together, we lift Sioen higher.

Essenscia membership

We're a member of Essenscia, the Federation of Belgian Chemical and Life science industries

Creamoda membership

We're a member of Creamoda, the Belgian Fashion Federation.

Pralines

The Sioen Pralines we give to our customers as a gift on special occasions, are made by Chocolaterie Deceuninck. The owner works in the weekend shift at the HQ plant. Supporting the local community wholeheartedly.

Sustainable PPC collection

Sioen PPC will launch a high visibility sustainable range. In the first phase, a rain jacket, a softshell and a polo shirt will be launched.

ESF membership

We're a member of ESF, the European Safety Federation.

R&D in society

We put extra R&D efforts in sustainability issues such as increasing heat in cities, the growing population, the need for food and protection, etc. We take part in EU projects such as the Cool Towns project that aims to reduce heat stress.

Award: Biodiversity Award

Sioen wins bronze with its revolutionary textiles Algaetex and GreenTecStyles for cultivating plants and seaweed at the Belgian Business Award of the Environment #BBAE at VBO-FEB in Brussels #sustainibility #durability #circulareconomy #future

Allianz für Klima und Entwicklung membership

We're a member of Allianz für Klima und Entwicklung, the German alliance for Climate and Development with our brand Dimension Polyant.

Winter tents Red Cross Mongolia

Our textiles are used to produce winter tents in Mongolia in collaboration with the IFRC, the British Red Cross, the Mongolian Red Cross and Mongolian Civil services. The tents were thoroughly tested in the extreme weather conditions of Ulaanbaatar.

Centexbel membership

We're a member of Centexbel, the scientific and technical research centre of the Belgian textile industry.

DBSV membership

We're a member of DBSV, Deutscher Boots- und Schiffsbauer Verband, the German Boat and Shipbuilders Association with our brand Dimension Polyant.

EAGM membership

We're a member of EAGM, the European Association of Geosynthetics Manufacturers. Orwig Speltdoorn, is board member.

MOD Mark

MOD Mark and his compatriot succeeded in beating the Guinness World Record for the fastest dinghy sailing between Plymouth and Faslane. With our brand Mullion, we provided them with their sailing apparel.

European Commission of Standardisation - CEN TC162

We're a member of CEN TC162 acting as Belgian Expert, involved in WG5 for Chainsaw Protective Clothing, elaboration of the new EN ISO 11393 Standard.

European Commission of Standardisation - CEN TC189

We're a member of CEN TC 189 and Francesco Fontana is head of the Italian delegation and Delegate of CEN TC189 within the Circular Economy Target Group of SABE.

European Commission of Standardisation - ISO TC221

We're a member of ISO TC221 and Francesco Fontana is a member of the technical committee.