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.
2025
Let’s measure what matters
 How do we truly know if one fabric or cover is more sustainable than another? And how can we prove it, objectively? At BekaertDeslee, we believe the answer lies in transparency, backed by science. That’s why we developed our Carbon Compare tool. It calculates the full Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of a fabric or cover, considering every stage of its Journey, from raw material sourcing, transport, and manufacturing, all the way to end-of-life. The tool has been third party verified against ISO 14067
2026
BekaertDeslee partners with Resortecs and TripleR.io to revolutionize circular mattress design
 BekaertDeslee, in collaboration with Resortecs and TripleR.io, is proud to announce the launch of ReCover, an innovative two-year research project funded by VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship). This groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the circular economy within the textile and bedding industries by advancing ecodesign, dismantling, and digital traceability.
2027
Our ambition on Circularity
No more fabrics waste to landfill from own operations
2030
Our ambition on climate
65% less COâ‚‚ emissions in own operations; 30% reduction of COâ‚‚ emissions related to purchased goods & services and end-of-life processing of sold goods; 80% Renewable electricity per year - market based energy mix
2030
Our ambition on Circularity
2/3 of our fabrics are recyclable; 50% of recycled content in our products
2030
Our ambition on working conditions
Employee Experience Score of 80%; 95% of blue-collar workers successfully audited; Employee Net Promotor Score of 35; Voluntary turnover rate of 10%; Lost Working Incident Rate of 0.67
2030
Our ambitions on ethics
We are committed to conducting business in a responsible and ethical manner. We show the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, in doing business and showing good behaviour in ways that demonstrate our company values. 95% of our employees with functions at risk, should be trained annually. We hold on to our commitment of 0 convictions or fines for violation of anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
2030
A vision for empowering dreams of all sizes
Innovation as a driver of positive impact At BekaertDeslee, innovation shapes the way we create long‑term value and uncover new sustainable solutions. Our innovation mindset underpins our ambition to grow together with our partners, our customers, and society at large. By delivering purposeful innovations, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of society while creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. BekaertDeslee is committed to improving the sleep quality of end consumers. To achieve this ambition, we aim to define clear targets on the improvement of sleep quality. By 2020, 30% of our fabrics should have one or more sleep improving functionalities
2050
Fully circular textile chain
Achieve a fully circular value chain - where all mattress covers and textile products are designed for disassembly, recycling or reintegration into new production cycles. Achieve a level of 50% recycled or renewable content and 67% recyclable fabrics by 2030.
