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Decent work and economic growth

Sustainability

Decent work and economic growth

It is something that governs all our operations, end to end. Our QESH team monitors our compliance, new legislation, decent working hours and best practices throughout the industry. They are also responsible for making sure we successfully receive our ISO 9001 certification each year.

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Fundamentally, we are a business that believes in the enrichment of our people and the planet in which we live, and understanding our impact is key to our sustainability strategy.
An involved and motivated employee team is key for a successful business. By creating a healthy and attractive working environment, Bru Textiles wants its employees to thrive. To achieve this, we are investing in the ongoing development of the team, both in terms of building knowledge and expertise as well as skills and personal development plans.
Bru Textiles also believes that for it to thrive and grow as a company, the boardroom should be diverse and inclusive. Today, women are still underrepresented in decision-making. In the coming years, Bru Textiles will build a strong pipeline of female talent. To attract and retain qualified, talented women we are developing a gender diversity strategy suited to environmental needs. In the short term, we will analyse specific gender barriers within the company, including those in the hiring process, assignments, promotion, and training, and remove them. In addition to a strong top-level commitment, we will launch a leadership program to identify, nurture and value talented female employees and create an enabling environment.
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Our staff have access to mental well-being programs and a person of trust who acts as a staff confidante in times of distress.

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We want to create an impact for all workers and society beyond our own employees. Today, the textile industry is still associated with problematic socio-economic factors, such as scarce labour rights, dangerous working conditions and lacking human rights. Bru Textiles is aware of this and cares about all workers in the supply chain. To ensure decent working conditions for all, we strive to only work with strategic suppliers that show excellent social performance in line with a Supplier Standard that will be developed in the coming year.
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To drive positive impact in local communities,

Bru Textiles invests and gives back to local communities, which currently includes these NGO’s and institutions:

Live and Give

Live and Give is a Belgian-based foundation that works to help disadvantaged children in Vietnam. Live and Give has successfully built a boarding school and orphanage in Pleiku, Central Vietnam. 9 additional schools have also been constructed which contribute to improved living conditions for the poor people of Vietnam.

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UZA Foundation

The UZA Foundation supports groundbreaking research within University Hospital of Antwerp (Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen). Bru is strongly committed to supporting extensive research related especially to premature births, and in following the development of premature infants during their entire journey to adulthood.

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Sentana Stiftung

Sentana Stiftung is a German foundation established to create a meeting place for lonely and ageing people and animals to meet and nurture each other. Sick and/or abused animals are cared for in this unique sanctuary while giving further comfort to their human friends.

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UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. Every year Bru raises money for their projects worldwide, in a mission to help the most vulnerable children.

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Doctors without Borders

As part of our charitable initiatives, Bru supports Doctors without Borders, the international medical humanitarian organisation that brings emergency medical aid to humanitarian crises around the world.

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Berrefonds

Berrefonds provides support and tailored programs to help families who have lost a child. Bru contributes to this incredible organisation and the amazing work they do, ensuring families feel supported and heard.

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Our learnings shared

Let's join forces to reduce the impact of fabrics at every stage of the lifecycle

We want to engage with all our stakeholders to do the right thing. Our strategy has included playbooks for suppliers and partners, where we are able to assist in joint paths to sustainability. These playbooks currently include:

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Understanding how to calculate your carbon footprints and steps to reduce it

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Responsible consumption and production and using the HIGG tool to calculate and manage fabric selection

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Sustainably understanding fair labour practices, diversity, and inclusion

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We are continuing to expand these playbooks, as our learning and experience within areas grows.

We want to share our continued sustainability journey, the lessons we have learnt (and will continue to learn!), provide insights regarding the impact of our products, and keep you informed about our ESG progress.

We invite you to join us. Together we can make a difference!

Download our sustainability statement