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Birkenstock Sustainability Profile

Birkenstock emphasizes protecting natural resources through sustainable production processes and materials. Their approach centers on using naturally sourced materials including cork, natural latex, jute, leather, and wool felt. The company maintains high vertical integration to ensure quality, durability, and sustainability across their supply chain while implementing comprehensive due diligence measures for human rights and environmental protection.

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Birkenstock Sustainability Actions

Sustainable Cork Harvesting

Cork is obtained sustainably by stripping bark from cork oak trees, allowing regeneration every 7-9 years without harming the trees, yielding 100-200kg per lifetime

Natural Latex Production

Natural latex is harvested from mature rubber trees, which produce approximately 80 grams per day for 25 years after reaching maturity

Supply Chain Due Diligence Implementation

Implemented comprehensive measures including Code of Conduct for business partners and SpeakUp Line for reporting human rights or environmental incidents

Birkenstock Sustainability Commitments

2023

Modern Slavery Prevention

Maintain and enforce Modern Slavery Statement ensuring no slavery or human trafficking in supply chains

2023

Supply Chain Transparency

Compliance with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act through detailed LKSG reporting and human rights policy implementation

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Sustainable Development Goals

Birkenstock is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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