• CO2 emissions reduced by 5% – with 13% revenue growth in 2022
• Renewed "Fair Wear Leader Status" for fair working conditions worldwide
• Innovative ideas for circular concepts

Transformation of the energy system, e-mobility, CO2 reductions, PFAS ban, textile recycling, work-life balance – the teasers on the new Sustainability Report's homepage illustrate the diversity of the cutting edge issues that VAUDE is committed to. "Some of these issues may not appear to be directly related to our products, but they're crucial for the development of the planet and our lives. We would like to make an active contribution and

•    Crucial vote in the EU Parliament approaching
•    VAUDE calls upon EU politicians to not allow dilution
•    EU law as a game-changer for global supply chains

VAUDE welcomes the planned mandatory due diligence for companies in the European Union. "We are committed to ambitious, fast-acting and binding standards for greater sustainability at the EU level for as many companies as possible," says Antje von Dewitz, Managing Director of VAUDE. On June 1, 2023, the EU parliament is scheduled to adopt the EU Supply Chain Act, known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD). "This is an important decision that is very close to my heart. The EU Supply Chain Act can become a true game changer because it now takes ecological factors

•    Greenpeace assesses 14 sustainability labels – most fail to keep their promises
•    VAUDE receives top rating for its Green Shape label
•    Greenpeace calls for circular economy

Since the tragedy at the Rana Plaza textile factory ten years ago, many textile brands have made big statements about their fair and sustainable production. Greenpeace has now examined to what extent these manufacturers live up to their promises. The Greenpeace report “Greenwash Danger Zone” reveals that while many fashion brands advertise their sustainability, most of them are guilty of greenwashing. 11 out of 14 sustainability labels failed the test. VAUDE’s own Green Shape label received a “green thumbs up” –

Immense happiness, stretching one's limits, finding one's own rhythm

Three months of sabbatical as the managing director of a medium-sized company – how is that possible? "Thanks to our strong culture of trust, our shared sense of responsibility, and amazing colleagues who were willing to step up and help carry the load," explained VAUDE CEO Antje von Dewitz. Crossing the Alps was the fulfillment of a long cherished dream of hers.

In June, Antje von Dewitz started her hike along Italy's GTA long-distance trail, which led from Valais, Switzerland, across Piedmont and its Lepontine, Graian and Cottian Alps, through the Maritime Alps and finally directly to the Ligurian Sea in the Mediterranean. On this route, which runs through numerous transverse