Company news

German Sustainability Award on its 50th Anniversary

• The German Sustainability Award goes to VAUDE for the second time
• VAUDE recognized for its strong commitment to a sustainable chain
• Award ceremony to take place on November 23rd in Düsseldorf

3.11.2023 - VAUDE has been awarded the German Sustainability Award for Companies 2024 in the "Textiles" category. This accolade particularly acknowledges the outdoor brand's high level of commitment to a fair and environmentally friendly supply chain. This prestigious recognition is the crowning achievement of VAUDE's 50th-anniversary celebration in 2024. "The GSA is an important validation of all that we have been jointly pursuing and accomplishing at VAUDE for many years – a wonderful acknowledgment for our 50th anniversary!" says Antje von Dewitz, VAUDE CEO

Major Progress on Climate Protection and the Circular Economy

• 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 offer solutions. The Sustainability Report shows exactly where we stand along our journey, what we've achieved, and where we want to improve. We are proud of our major progress, which is providing us with the motivation we need to do even better," reports Antje von Dewitz, CEO of VAUDE.

VAUDE calls for Strong EU Supply Chain Law

•    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.

Greenpeace Grants Top Rating to Green Shape Label from VAUDE

•    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” – the best possible rating.