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.
human-capital

Reference Certificate for Inclusive Enterprise 2025

Inclusion is not a secondary issue at Sioen, but a conscious choice. In 2025, our efforts in this area were officially recognized.

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.

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

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.

Lifelong learning

On-the-job learning trajectories and lunch and learn activities empower Sioen employees. These initiatives are part of the lifelong learning vision of Sioen.

Coolbox

Veranneman installed the Coolbox, a communications hub that provides a place for meetings and for monitoring the loom data.

B2Bike

Sioen employees can cycle to work with a leased bicycle, thanks to B2Bike.

Art in the office

By adding art to our offices and meeting rooms, we aim to improve the working environment.

ISO 45001

Sioen Apparel plant in Myanmar is ISO 45001 certified, Siorom plant in Romania soon to follow.

ISO/TR 30406 guideline

Sioen follows the ISO/TR 30406 guiding principles for developing and implementing sustainable employability policies.

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.