Sustainability Summary
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- Publishes annual sustainability progress reports — independent transparency on goals since 2018.
What do our labels mean?
ABSC Member
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Member
Sensitive Choice
Join us on our journey to a safe and healthy future.
BekaertDeslee's sustainability strategy is built on three pillars: protecting the planet, empowering people, and engaging society. The company has set science-based and SBTi-validated targets to reduce Scope 1 & 2 CO₂ emissions by 64% and value chain emissions by 30% by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement. Alongside decarbonisation, BekaertDeslee is committed to a fully circular textile chain by 2050, with intermediate targets by 2030, rethinking product design, material sourcing, and end-of-life recovery across the entire value chain. Our Why Improving lives Scientists have found a powerful treatment that boosts memory, creativity, health, and happiness —while making you live longer. It’s free, natural, and incredibly effective. The treatment is called sleep. Our Purpose: We improve the lives of many, for generations, enabling the planet to sleep better. Mitigating impact Worldwide, every year, we estimate up to 100 million mattresses end up in landfill or are incinerated. Our sustainability mission: We do what’s right, for a better tomorrow Creating value With more than 100 years of history, we are dedicated to delivering long term value through society at large. Our vision: We will be your trusted and preferred partner, passionate in providing sustainable textile solutions, close to you.
About BekaertDeslee
- Status
- Website
- Visit Website
- Employees
- 500+
- Industry
- Textiles
- Country
- Belgium
- Founded
- 1892
BekaertDeslee Sustainability Actions
BekaertDeslee Sustainability Commitments
2024
BekaertDeslee updates its sustainability strategy for a fully integrated approach
The outcome of our Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) provided valuable insights into the most relevant sustainability topics for BekaertDeslee. These insights form the foundation of our updated sustainability strategy, built around three strategic pillars: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). At the heart of this strategy lies our purpose - guiding our actions and decisions as we work towards creating long-term value for all stakeholders. Each ESG pillar translates our material topics into concrete ambitions and initiatives, ensuring that our strategy is both focused and future-proof.
2024
CO2 reduction targets are validated by SBTi
The textiles industry has a high negative impact on climate change as one of the highest contributors to carbon emissions. The bedding sector requires significant effort to keep it on track to contribute to global sustainability goals. By setting science-based targets and taking climate action, BekaertDeslee wants to be an accelerator and a game changer in the sector. Check our latest sustainability report to learn more about out targets, roadmap and progress (in the Evidence library).
2025
Multiple awards for sustainable innovation and excellence
BekaertDeslee is celebrating a major achievement this year as its innovative and sustainable INFINITY COVER receives the Interzum Award 2025 for High Product Quality. This prestigious recognition highlights the company's commitment to creating high-performance, sustainable solutions for the sleep industry. On top of that, BekaertDeslee has been announced as multiple winner at the German Innovation Awards 2025, recognizing our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and exceptional product design.
