Environmental Policy
At texwork, we firmly believe that we all share responsibility for the future of our planet and the well-being of future generations. If each of us makes a small contribution, together we can make a substantial difference and live up to our responsibility. Therefore, environmentally oriented management is part of our corporate policy. The following guidelines form the basis for our environmentally oriented actions:
Responsibility
The protection of the environment is a continuous process. The definition, implementation and control of the actions are part of the management's responsibility. All managers shall promote understanding, openness, and a shared sense of responsibility among employees to lay the foundations for the practical implementation of these criteria and monitor compliance. However, all employees are responsible in their areas for achieving the goals of this policy and are welcome to make their own proposals.
Communication
This environmental policy is available at texwork.com. All employees shall undergo internal training to create an ecological understanding and ensure compliance with the applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as with this environmental policy. Furthermore, employees will be informed of any updates or revisions via e-mail and/or team meetings.
We maintain a trusting dialog on all sides, especially with our customers and suppliers, in order to address these topics collaboratively.
Aims and objectives
texwork aims to develop and produce products that have the least possible impact on the environment:
- OekoTex 100 is the minimum standard for all our products.
- We aim to be GOTS certified by the end of 2021.
- We commit ourselves to continuously increase the amount of GOTS certified products.
- We commit ourselves to always offer sustainable options additionally to conventional products, even if not asked for.
- We commit ourselves to promoting and supporting Europe as production location.
- Materials of animal origin such as wool should be avoided wherever possible. If such materials are used, then only from certified qualities.
- We try to contribute to the circular economy by using recycled and upcycled materials.
- We aim to promote and implement innovative and sustainable technologies and raw materials.
- Whenever possible, products should be packaged individually, and sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging should be promoted.
All our actions are directed towards developing and producing high-quality products with a long life cycle, thus contributing considerably to the sustainability of the products.
We are committed to minimizing our direct energy and resource consumption, waste production, and CO2 emissions:
- We use resources consciously.
- Waste is strictly separated, and recycled as much as possible.
- Energy and water consumption is monitored.
- Whenever possible, shipping materials are used that are recycled and/or made from sustainable materials.
- We are reducing paper consumption by increasing the use of e-mail and electronic documentation.
- We prefer to use office supplies in recycled and/or organic quality.
- We try to minimize parcel shipments as much as possible.
- Goods from Asia are increasingly transported by rail instead of sea freight.