Dreieich, September 25, 2024 – CWS Workwear and CWS Hygiene celebrate the launch of their joint Responsibility Report 2023/24. The report showcases the companies’ measures towards their responsibility for their operations and how these affect people, society and the planet. Responsibility is at the heart of their business concepts and they strive for a circular economy that makes a positive impact on the environment.
CWS Workwear has set itself the ambitious target to reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 50% by 2030 (with 2021 as the base year).
CWS Workwear: Following a circular business model and redefining sustainability
“Our circular economy approach is part of our company’s DNA – and we believe that acting sustainable and responsible goes hand in hand. We are continuously striving to optimise our environmental impact by minimising our carbon footprint and advancing our circular business model and ‘Workwear as a Service’ further. The CWS Workwear Responsibility Report 2023/24 transparently communicates our efforts towards a greener and more responsible future,” says Hartmut Engler, CEO at CWS Workwear.
CWS Workwear’s strategy toward sustainability follows a three-layer principle. While reporting, knowledge transfer, and communication are considered the first layer, the fields of action for sustainability mark the second layer. The third layer sets ambitious goals to turn the strategy into real results.
“The report truly marks a key milestone in our transformation towards a holistic ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) management. Building on 125 years of experience in the circular business, CWS Workwear is committed to responsible business practices. We drive the green transformation of our logistics and laundries, set an example for responsible supply chain management, increase the offer of sustainable products and pursue close-the-loop initiatives,” says Leonie Biesen, Sustainability Lead at CWS Workwear.
Joint commitment to sustainable and responsible business across Europe
CWS Hygiene and CWS Workwear operate in 15 countries across Europe. Their measures focus on redesigning daily practices and continuously improving operations. The overarching goal is to save resources, reduce water usage, and shrink the carbon footprint while ensuring transparency and fairness across the entire supply and value chain.
For more information or to access the full report, please visit this web page: CWS Workwear's path to a sustainable future | CWS
About CWS Workwear
CWS Workwear is a leader in the workwear industry and provides Workwear as a Service with customised, long-lasting and protective workwear. Embracing a circular business model, CWS Workwear is committed to creating a sustainable future with operations across 15 countries and a dedicated team of more than 5,300 professionals across more than 100 locations. CWS Workwear serves more than 35,000 customers and provides 1.5 million individuals every day with its services. Work your style. For you, for your business, for the planet.
About CWS Hygiene
With innovative, sustainable and digitalised service solutions, CWS Hygiene ensures health, safety and protection in the workplace and in public spaces. The complete solutions include hand and toilet hygiene from small washrooms to large sanitary facilities, as well as clean entrance and exit areas with its mats in building complexes, public buildings and industrial facilities. CWS Hygiene stands for sustainability: thanks to its rental model, the company offers its customers a circular economy and is committed to a healthier and safer future. Its 4,000 employees across Europe, including around 1,700 in Germany, contribute to this.