For a fact: any production company emits CO2. In cooperation with ClimatePartner, we calculate the CO2 emissions caused through our production of the ergobag ease, mini & the ECO HERO-Edition and compensate for this through select projects that contribute to an improvement of climate protection.
Furthermore, we also follow FSC-certifications or the origin from sustainable forestry for our paper-based products. We use climate-neutral services from DHL Go-Green or the DPD Green Delivery for shipping.
We carry products with the Green Button seal. Certified have been the backpacks ease s & m, as well as the ergobag mini.
As the first national seal, Green Button examines responsible companies and social and ecological sustainability in textile production. The seal includes 46 social and environmental criteria, while both social and ecological requirements must be complied with.
On the one hand, humane working conditions are in focus including compliance with minimum wages, work safety & a ban on forced labor. On the other hand, environment-friendly production plays an important role, for example, a ban on hazardous chemicals & softeners or the pollutant test for natural fibers used. In order to offer consumers certainty & the highest degree of transparency, independent inspection institutions, such as the TĂśV Nord, perform the certifications.
2010
• Foundation
2011
• First use of recycled outer fabrics
2014
• ergobag becomes a bluesign system partner
2015
• We provide transparency through the publication of our sewing companies & audit reports
2016
• Membership in the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF)
2018
• Obtainment of FWF Leader Status
• First ECO HERO-Edition: PFC-free backpack (interior and exterior materials & mesh made of 100% recycled materials)
2019
• First certified bluesign® PRODUCT & climate-neutral products: ease S. ease L & mini - offset by ClimatePartner
2020
• Switch to PFC-free impregnation for all products
• Publication of all suppliers of individual parts & subcontractorsbr
• Introduction of the ECO-Hero collection consisting of 100% bluesign PRODUCTs and with a special focus on sustainability
• First use of bio-based plastic (castor oil)
• First-time use of renewable raw materials (algae foam, BLOOM™ foam)
2021
• Introduction of retraced for more transparency and traceability in our supply chains
• 10 million recycled PET bottles for ergobag fabrics
2022
• 5 consecutive years of Fair Wear Leader status
• ergobag main supplier builds solar plant and now covers over 70% of annual energy needs through renewable energy
2023
• Sustainability strategy 2030 with focus topics supply chain transparency, human rights & due diligence, CO2 reduction and circular economy
• Joining the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for science-based CO2 reduction targets
• Start of cooperation with Carbonfact to create detailed life cycle assessments at product level
2024
• First comprehensive life cycle assessment for ergobag Cubo
Outlook
As the past has already shown, we have already reached a few milestones. Nevertheless, we won't stand still and work daily on making our footprint smaller and challenge ourselves again and again, year after year.