“The placement in the upper area of the ‘Good’ category when evaluating the Fair Wear Foundation confirms that we are on the right track,” explains Alexander Nicolai, Managing Director of Lowa Sportschuhe GmbH, in an official letter. “We have become the first pure shoe manufacturer with mostly European production to become a member of Fair Wear in order to identify valuable improvement potential for us and the industry that we will gradually tackle in the coming years.” The company scored 61 out of 100 possible points underline the result of your own responsibility for fair production and working conditions. “As part of the Fair Wear movement, we see it as our task not only to improve our own processes, but also to develop best practice for the entire industry,” continued Alexander Nicolai.
“Since joining Fair Wear in 2023, Lowa has proven his commitment to an effective human rights duty of care (‘Human Rights Due Diligence’) by formalizing processes and focusing on working with suppliers and other buyers,” says Anne van Lakerveld , Brand commissioner at Fair Wear, together. “We look forward to continuing to accompany Lowa’s progress.”