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VAUDE & Globetrotter launch repair partnership

• new service for VAUDE customers: Repair in certified Globetrotter workshops
• international expansion of the partnership concept planned

Tettnang, 17.10.2024 - "Repair instead of throw away" - this is the motto of the International Day of Repair, which takes place on October 19. In keeping with this, VAUDE is launching a new initiative for a long product life: With immediate effect, the outdoor brand is cooperating with the renowned specialist retailer Globetrotter when it comes to repairs. As part of this service partnership, VAUDE products can be repaired directly on site in nine Globetrotter stores - with more stores to follow. VAUDE is also in the process of expanding the partnership concept internationally: European specialist retailers Transa and Bever will soon be integrated. 

Sustainability in practice: VAUDE integrates Retraced for more transparency in the supply chain

Düsseldorf & Tettnang, October 8, 2024 - VAUDE, the renowned outdoor brand that stands for sustainability and innovation, has reached a significant milestone on the way to a transparent and responsible global supply chain: A strategic partnership with Retraced has enabled more efficient and even closer cooperation with suppliers around the world.

Antje von Dewitz receives the Federal Order of Merit from the Federal President

• Highest recognition for the common good
• Role models for living the values of democracy honored

Tettnang, 01.10.2024 - On October 1, Antje von Dewitz, Managing Director of VAUDE, was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace in Berlin. This honor recognizes her commitment as a "family entrepreneur, environmentalist, defender of human rights and role model for sustainable and social entrepreneurship in the textile industry" at the highest level of government. As part of the Day of German Unity, a total of 28 citizens received this award for their outstanding commitment to the values of democracy.

VAUDE consistently reduces emissions - Net Zero by 2040

• VAUDE reduces global emissions as quickly as possible on a large scale
• 50 percent fewer emissions by 2030 (compared to 2019)
• VAUDE meets the 1.5 degree target

Tettnang, 24.09.2024 - Climate protection is human protection - this becomes particularly clear in view of the dramatic flood situation in Central and Eastern Europe. According to scientific findings, these floods are due to climate change. Therefore, further warming must be stopped urgently - by switching to renewable energies and reducing CO2 emissions. "A 'business as usual' approach would be fatal. That's why it has long been clear to us that we need to take action," explains Antje von Dewitz, VAUDE Managing Director.