The Rottendorf-based fashion company S.Oliver publishes its first sustainability report for 2023. The focus is on three main topics. “People” focuses on the protection of human rights and social standards, while “Future” focuses on the use of more sustainable and innovative materials. “Planet” includes measures for environmental and climate protection.
The company is also working with new partners to achieve strategic goals. In the Fair Wear Foundation’s Brand Performance Check, S.Oliver, as one of the three largest member companies, was able to achieve the “Good” category. “This award confirms our commitment to fair working conditions,” says S.Oliver. The company also works together on the “Corporate Fiber and Material Benchmark” (CFMB) and was able to achieve the second best “Scaling” category. And finally, S.Oliver can map the entire supply chain digitally and transparently with the German tech company Retraced.
With these measures, the company is devoting itself to sustainability reporting before the European Directive (CSRD) comes into force, says S.Oliver. In the future, the progress of sustainability activities will be reported annually; the next report will follow in 2025.
“Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate values and our self-image,” says Sabrina Müller, Head of Global Sustainability at the S.Oliver Group. “We want to make our contribution, give impulses and advocate for positive changes, beyond legal requirements.” The company is convinced that circular business models not only offer sustainable solutions, but can also open up new sales potential. “That is why we are particularly pleased that we are now creating more transparency about our projects and developments through reporting. Because continuous reporting is the basis for successful and credible sustainability management.”
