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.
SDG 17 - Partnerships

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.

Empowering creativity through our leftover fabrics with BENDig Materials

Sioen and BENDig Materials repurpose surplus fabrics, empowering local designers while promoting sustainability and circular economy.

Sioen partners with Resortecs to create sustainable, recyclable workwear

Sioen partners with Resortecs to create recyclable workwear using innovative heat-dissolvable thread technology for sustainable end-of-life solutions.

Partnering with Sheltersuit to combat homelessness

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

Leading the Way with EPD-Certified Products

EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) are a crucial asset for Sioen, as they serve as evidence of our dedication to sustainability and openness in our procedures.

Vera De Glas wins award for developing standards

Vera De Glas has been awarded for her efforts in the development and improvement of standards for Professional Protective Clothing at Sioen Industries.

Sioen is member of the European Biogas Association

Sioen is proud to be a member of the European Biogas Association (EBA), a professional association dedicated to the promotion of the green energy gas industry.

ESG report

We're publishing a dedicated ESG report that includes information on Environmental, Social and Governance topics organised in 5 reporting pillars.

Training of a fire investigation dog

Sioen supports a Belgian project in which a dog is trained to help with fire detection. Read more.

Human rights and SDGs

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

CPA membership

Sioen is a member of the EU's Circular Plastics Alliance. The CPA aims to boost the EU market for recycled plastics to 10 million tonnes by 2025.

SteP by Oeko-Tex® certified

Sioen Apparel holds a STeP (Sustainable Textiles Production) certificate by Oeko-Tex®. We achieved the highest score (score 3).

ISO 14001:2015

Sioen is ISO 14001 certified, which means that we’ve implemented an environmental management system (EMS).

Award: Blue Biodiversity

Blue innovation award shows Sioen contribution to coastal protection measures to offset to the influences of climate change, such as rising sea levels.

COVID-19 products

Sioen products save lives during COVID-19 pandemic.

Circle A, a new business model

The collaboration between customer, garment manufacturer, distributor and cleaning firm leads to a new business model of professional Protective Clothing.

Global Sourcing Strategy

Cost, supplier reliability, production capability, engagements towards society, corporate values and the willingness to subscribe to similar ethical, social and environmental codes as us are just some of the conditions we require from our suppliers.

Producing garments for firefighters

We're producing technical garments for firefighters. Each day, over 200 000 firefighters are protected by Sioen Firefighter suits.

Donating mouth masks to all Valstagna citizens

We've donated filters to all citizens of Valstagna (home town of our production plant Manifattura Fontana) during the first weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020 when the mortality rate in Italy peaked and availability of protection was scant.

All our suppliers

Sioen asks for similar efforts in the field of CSR from its suppliers. Standards, certificates and memberships act as guarantees for sustainable business. We’re putting lots of effort into obtaining them and ask the same from our suppliers.

Amfori BSCI membership

Our membership of amfori BSCI, helps us realise our goals in the field of sustainability throughout our entire supply chain.