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.

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.

Febelsafe membership

We're a member of Febelsafe, the Belgian federation of manufacturers, distributors, service providers and the professional end-users for safety and well-being.

Internships

We currently offer internships in all departments of our company, ranging from textile engineering, logistics, marketing to finance and general business management. We collaborate with local schools and universities to help students grow.

Noordkaap Challenge

Sioen sponsors 2 participants of the “Noordkaap Challenge”, a road trip to the north of Europe where teams execute assignments to raise money for charity. It supports ‘Het Vergeten Kind’, an initiative that helps children in the Netherlands.

Our gardens redesigned

Sioen has signed the Green Deal Companies and Biodiversity. We have redesigned the plants at our HQ to create more shade, we plant more native climate-adaptive species, we create wildflower meadows and we attract more birds and insects.

Fedustria membership

We're a member of Fedustria, Belgian federation of textile, wood and furniture. Michèle Sioen has been president and is still member of the board.

Planting trees

Every year, we plant trees at our Indonesian production facility that provide shade and that serve as the natural lungs of the area. At our Ardooie headquarters, we have recently transplanted 15 large trees from one area to another.

Gift packages for tombolas

Mostly on request by employees, we've been giving gift packages for tombolas of local sports clubs and associations for many years now. We've not systematically kept trace of these donations. We estimate there were about 300 in the last decade.

Part of Vlerick Board of Directors

Our CEO, Michele Sioen, is part of the Vlerick board of directors. This is a triple-accredited, international business school at the heart of Europe (number 1 in Benelux and 19 in Europe) for executive education.

Orphanage Myanmar

A fundraising at Sioen Myanmar amongst its employees in favour of a local orphanage. The Sioen company also contributed to the fundraising with an additional donation.

GEIST membership

We're a member of GEIST, Groupement des Entreprises Industrielles du Secteur Textile in France it brings together linen hire companies & workwear manufacturers.

IFAI membership

We're a member of IFAI, the Industrial Fabric Association International.

Maité Carlier

We're supporting the promising Belgian sailor Maité Carlier. She is active in the Laser Radial class, a singlehanded boat. She combines sailing with Communication Management studies at Arteveldehogeschool.