CSR
Our commitments
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At Chargeurs PCC, corporate social responsibility is embedded at the heart of our industrial model. As a global leader in textile interlinings and inner components, we design solutions that combine performance, durability and responsibility, across products, operations and partnerships. Our CSR approach supports our customers’ ambitions while contributing to a more resilient, transparent and sustainable value chain.
Commitment 1: preserving the natural environment
We act to reduce our environmental footprint while accelerating the transition toward lower-impact textile solutions, acting on 2 priorities:
1. Adapt to climate change
Cutting our greenhouse gas emissions is a critical performance driver.
- We are committed to substantially reducing our CO2eq emissions (scopes 1, 2 and 3) with the goal of attaining carbonneutral status by 2050.
- We are adopting decarbonization measures such as modernizing our manufacturing base and tapping into low-carbon energy sources.
- We are working to sustain a resilient business model and production sites, by closely monitoring on-site exposure to physical risks such as flooding, heatwaves and water shortages.
2. Reduce the pressures on biodiversity
Our approach considers preserving natural environments and protecting resources.
- We are working with scientific partners to target our efforts in terms of biodiversity and water resources.
- We invested to reduce the risks linked to chemical use (Chargeurs PCC’s Restricted Substances List, in conjunction with TUV SÜD).
- We deployed cuts in water consumption through water recycling and optimized manufacturing processes, especially with our Zero Water Dyeing collection.
2030 targets (Group level)
- –42% CO₂eq emissions (scopes 1 & 2)
- –25% CO₂eq emissions (scope 3)
- –30% water withdrawals
- +30% strategic suppliers committed to climate action
Our Sustainable 360 range
Our sustainable range offers low impact products containing the following certifications, Global Recycled standard GRS, BCI, GOTS, RWS, RDW & Oeko-Tex Standard 100. These products are manufactured in facilities which are being monitored for working conditions. We use SMETA audits and Higg FEM assessments to improve social and environmental conditions. We are committed to doing better. So when it comes to apparel solutions, no matter where you are, no matter when you need us, and no matter how we can help, we will always be there for you.
Our tools to mesure our environmental impact
The Higg Index
Four out of six Chargeurs PCC facilities complete an annual Higg Facility Environmental Module. This module enables us to review our water and energy usage, chemical, wastewater and waste management systems to identify any risks or improvements we can make in our production.
Global Factory Committee
We support our owned factories in to become more sustainable. The CSR team holds regular meetings in which ideas and innovations are shared and best practice is implemented.
Commitment 2: developing human capital
People are at the core of our performance. We foster safe, inclusive and empowering working environments across all our sites worldwide, following 2 priorities:
1. Protect everyone's health and safety
For Compagnie Chargeurs Invest, the health and safety of its teams is a top priority.
- We strive to establish a “zero accidents” culture throughout the Group: in 2024, 41% of our trainings were devoted to safety (vs. 24% in 2023).
- We established a consistent set of practical guidelines: Health and Safety Policy, Code of Conduct, Responsible Purchasing Charter, Teleworking Agreement, and an Onboarding Policy.
- We organize annual Global Safety Days.
2. Foster inclusion
We aspire to create a fair and inclusive working environment.
- We routinely review our fair employment practices (salaries and wages, social protection).
- The Group’s global foothold encourages diversity. Women account for 35% of our workforce and senior managers.
- Training is still top of mind, with 1,200 hours of digital courses completed in 2024 (vs. 400 in 2022) and an increased amount of sustainability-driven content (8% in 2024).
2030 targets:
- Zero workplace accidents
- 40% women in senior management
- 22 hours of training per employee per year
Commitment 3: promoting business ethics and responsible partnerships
Trust and transparency are essential to long-term value creation. We apply strict ethical standards across our operations and supply chain.
Our main priority is to act as a responsible partner with our stakeholders.
Our actions
- Robust governance and compliance frameworks
- Responsible Purchasing Charter and supplier engagement
- Anti-corruption systems and whistleblowing mechanisms
- Integration of CSR criteria in sourcing and partner selection
2030 target
>32% of revenue generated by more sustainable products and services vs market standards.
Our Human rights and labor commitments
Modern slavery statement
Our first Modern Slavery Statement has been published in 2021 in accordance with UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Chargeurs PCC Audit Program
We at the Chargeurs Group are committed to applying, promoting, and supporting the fundamental corporate social responsibility principles across all our business activities.
To make sure that we are practicing what we preach, we are in the process of ensuring all tiers of our global Chargeurs PCC supply chain have annual, independent, semi or unannounced SMETA audits for assessment of the social and environmental standards at each site.
Following these assessments, we take each facility through a journey of continuous improvement to make them safer and a better place to work.
On-site factory visits
All our suppliers have committed to upholding our values by being signatories of the Chargeurs Sustainable Purchasing Charter. This sets out our expectations on business practices. Our global teams make frequent factory visits to ensure these values are being upheld.
UN global compact
As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we are constantly striving to be a responsible and sustainable business. We have adopted the ten principles of the UN Global Compact; Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti- Corruption into everything we do, from process to product.
The sustainable development goals
The UNGC drives businesses towards supporting the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Anti-corruption
As part of the Chargeurs Code of Conduct, Chargeurs PCC strives to carry out its operations ethically and transparently and to comply with all international laws with regards to bribery and corruption. This applies to all our suppliers and subcontractors.There is a confidential whistleblowing procedure in place to report any violations to this.