Sustainability
Offering high-quality products is, of course, the ultimate goal of our business activities. Another is also indispensable and linked to this: quality of life for those involved in the creation of clothing produced for Pandinavia. This is why we constantly ensure that fair and ethical production conditions are maintained at our partner companies.
Fair and loyal
Ensuring fair pay and the appreciation and care of all employees is our top priority – in Switzerland as well as in Guimarães (Portugal) and Istanbul (Turkey) where 95% of our customised textiles are produced.
Our partners signed up to the Pandinavia Code of Conduct very early on, a code of conduct on human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption and have been implementing these standards consistently for many years.
Pandinavia has been a member of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) since 2008 and our production partners are BSCI-certified companies.
Made in Europe – many advantages
Production in Europe offers many advantages for us: good working conditions, short transport routes and the ability to deliver fast. This enables us to turn around even the most complex projects within 8 weeks. Pandinavia employees visit our production facilities several times a year for quality assurance purposes. Particularly important for our customers: all our manufacturers work in accordance with the OEKO-TEX 100 standard, thus preventing the presence of harmful substances in the textiles. Pandinavia is aware of its responsibility for its products as well as its suppliers and their employees and acts accordingly.
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Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
As a member of the BSCI, Pandinavia has been committed to significantly improving labour and social welfare conditions in its production facilities since 2008. Pandinavia requires its suppliers to meet the requirements of the BSCI Code of Conduct. This concerns standards in management practice, working hours, remuneration, the prohibition of child labour, freedom of association, the prevention of discrimination and health and safety at work. Independent experts conduct on-site checks to ensure that companies are complying with the code.
THE OEKO-TEX® 100 STANDARD
The OEKO-TEX® 100 standard is a comprehensive, independent testing and certification system for textile products at all stages of processing. Textiles can only be certified if all components meet the applicable requirements. The test criteria are updated annually and extend far beyond legal regulations.
The certification system of the OEKO-TEX® 100 standard with its “confidence in textiles” label is the world’s best-known and most widely used test mark to designate textiles tested for harmful substances.
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard and is an internationally recognised standard for the processing of textiles made from organically produced natural fibres. The standard sets strict criteria for ecological and social welfare across the entire supply chain. GOTS-certified products must consist of at least 70% organically produced natural fibres and must not contain any harmful chemicals. The standard also includes specifications relating to working conditions, minimum wage and the prohibition of child labour. GOTS offers consumers a reliable labelling system for sustainable textiles and supports the development of an environmentally-friendly and socially fair textiles industry.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 certification is an internationally recognised standard that helps companies reduce their environmental impact and implement sustainable practices in their operations. Pandinavia has met the high ISO standards and has demonstrated that the company has established effective environmental management processes to minimise resource use, waste generation, and environmental impact.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis is a leading evaluator of sustainability performance in business, assessing companies on their environmental, social, and governance performance. As a Gold status company, we have demonstrated our commitment to the highest standards of sustainability and responsibility.
