EMAS-Index

EMAS is the European Management and Audit Scheme, an initiative developed by the European Union to enable organizations to improve their environmental performance.

In 2008 VAUDE was the first outdoor company to attain EMAS and ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. Since that point, an independent verifier monitors our

environmental management system and validates our environmental assertion along with all

therein contained numbers annualy. This includes product goals as well as measures at the company headquarters, such as the use of 100% renewable energy or the use of recycled or FSC paper.

Links

EMAS Umwelterklärung (German)

Downloads

Zertifikat ISO 14001 (German)
(PDF, 83kb) Download

EMAS Registrierungsurkunde (German)
(PDF, 111kb) Download

EMAS-Index
EMAS environmental explanation - contents
1. VAUDE - Organizational Profile	VAUDE - 100 percent family-owned business
1.1. Corporate Philosophy	Business philosophy
1.2. Our Brand	VAUDE - strong in Europe
1.3. Our Supply Chain	Complex supply chain
1.4. VAUDE CSR Team	CSR team as a driving force for sustainability
2. Environmental Policy	Investing in environmental protection
2.1. VAUDE Sustainability Strategy	Our Sustainability Strategy
2.2. VAUDE Ecosystem	The VAUDE Ecosystem
3. Materiality Analysis / Environmental Aspects	Material aspects of "sustainability based on conviction"
4. Environmental Program / Goals and Status Quo	Our goals in detail
5. Environmental Performance / Environmental Aspects	Protect the Environment
5.1. Energy	Energy - preferably renewable
5.1.1. Energy Saving	Saving energy as a top priority
5.1.2. Fuel	Fuel consumption in comparison
5.1.3. Electricity	100 percent renewable energy
5.1.4. Heating	Heating with biogas
5.1.5. VAUDE as a Power Producer	Solar energy "made by VAUDE"
5.1.6. Energy Management	Energy conservation as an important priority
5.2. Water in Obereisenbach	Water – the source of life
5.2.1. Water within the Supply Chain	Water consumption in the supply chain
5.3. Biodiversity	Why biodiversity is important to us
5.3.1. Biodiversity Check	Pioneer in Biodiversity Checks
5.3.2. Biodiversity in Obereisenbach	Maintaining diversity of Obereisenbach´s nature
5.3.3. Biodiversity Projects	Supporting nature conservation projects
5.4. Emissions Overview	Climate-neutrality at the company headquarters in Tettnang
5.4.1. Data on Emmisions	Greenhouse gas emissions in detail
5.5. Effluents and Waste – Overview	Waste and wastewater
5.5.1. Waste in Obereisenbach	Goal: reduce waste
5.6. Transport – Overview	Climate-neutral mobility at VAUDE
5.6.1. Business Travel	Reduced emissions from business travel
5.6.2. Commuting	53,672 km of bike commuting
5.6.3. Mobility Lotto	Mobility Lottery Incentive
5.6.4. Inbound and Outward Deliveries	Offset emissions
5.6.5. Climate neutral Transport	Climate-neutral transportation
5.7. Materials – Overview	Highly functional, yet ecologically compatible
5.7.1. Material Consumption Obereisenbach	99 percent recycled paper
5.7.2. Made in Germany	Range of products "Made in Germany"
5.7.3. Packaging	As little packaging as possible
5.7.4. Material Policy	VAUDE Material Policy
5.7.5. Bluesign Materials	bluesign® percentage is increasing
5.7.6. Organic Cotton	Organic cotton is better for people and the environment
5.7.7. Down	Heat storage as light as a feather – one of nature’s marvels
5.7.8. Recycled Materials	New clothing made from abandoned fishing nets
5.7.9. Water Repellent Materials	Strategy against excessive chemicals
5.7.10. PVC	The challenges of PVC-free
5.8. Product – Overview	Respect for people and nature
5.8.1. Environmental Impact	Minimizing environmental impact
5.8.2. Green Shape	VAUDE Green Shape
5.8.3. Design	Sustainable Design
5.8.4. Bluesign Standard	bluesign®: the strictest textile standard worldwide
5.8.5. Higg Index	Higg Index
5.8.6. Suppliers	Suppliers as partners
5.8.7. Use & Care	Product use and care
5.8.8. Disposal	Responsible for the products´ end of life
5.8.9. Management of Harmful Substances	Few opportunities for harmful substances
6. Compliance	Legal compliance as a top priority
7. EMAS Core Indicators Overview
8. Validation Statement of the Auditor	Umwelterklärung (German)