Sustainability at billerbeck means integrating ecological, social and economic considerations into our day-to-day business in a concrete and transparent way. Learn more about the measures we implement in the areas of environment, energy, resources, materials, quality and social responsibility, and about the certifications that support these activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sustainability is a widely used term. It covers ecological, social and economic aspects and therefore cannot be reduced to a single measure or product characteristic.<\/p>\n For billerbeck, responsible business conduct means looking at specific areas of action: from the selection of materials and the production of our bedding products to energy use, packaging, working conditions, supplier relationships and the long-term development of the company.<\/p>\n Our aim is to communicate transparently which measures are actually implemented and which certifications and standards apply to specific products, materials or business areas.<\/p>\n As a manufacturer of duvets, pillows, toppers and mattresses, we use raw materials, energy, water, packaging materials and other resources.<\/p>\n We therefore continuously examine how our processes can be improved and how resources can be used efficiently.<\/p>\n Our main areas of focus include:<\/p>\n Concrete measures, standards and certifications are always assigned to their actual scope of application.<\/p>\n An important part of billerbeck\u2019s environmental activities is our environmental management system.<\/p>\n Since 2019, our environmental management system has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001<\/strong> and is subject to regular monitoring.<\/p>\n The system helps us systematically identify relevant environmental aspects, define objectives and measures, and regularly review their effectiveness.<\/p>\n The areas considered include, among others:<\/p>\n This provides a structured framework for assessing our environmental performance and identifying concrete opportunities for improvement.<\/p>\n Energy use is an important part of our environmental management.<\/p>\n billerbeck uses electricity generated by its own photovoltaic system. Any additional electricity required is purchased as green electricity.<\/p>\n This means that the electricity used for production and the additional electricity purchased comes from renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n We also implement a range of measures to improve energy efficiency, including energy audits, automated heating control, the conversion to LED lighting and the modernisation of technical equipment.<\/p>\n Further information on our specific measures can be found in our article \u201cClimate and Environment at billerbeck.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n In the production of our bedding products, we consider the use of materials, energy and other resources.<\/p>\n Production equipment and technical processes are reviewed regularly and modernised where appropriate.<\/p>\n Examples include measures relating to heating systems, compressed air systems, extraction systems and the thermal insulation of individual buildings.<\/p>\n Depending on the measure, this can help reduce energy consumption, material losses, waste volumes or operational emissions. Where suitable data is available, the effects are assessed using appropriate indicators.<\/p>\n Materials play a major role in determining the properties of a duvet, pillow or mattress.<\/p>\n When selecting materials, we therefore consider defined requirements relating to:<\/p>\n Where materials or products are certified according to recognised standards, this is stated directly for the relevant product.<\/p>\n Depending on the bedding product, material or product range, different certifications, standards and environmental labels are used at billerbeck.<\/p>\n They help make certain product or material characteristics transparent based on defined criteria.<\/p>\n The Global Organic Textile Standard, or GOTS, defines requirements for the processing of textiles made from organically produced natural fibres.<\/p>\n For appropriately certified billerbeck products, the applicable GOTS requirements are stated at product level.<\/p>\n Selected billerbeck bedding products carry the BLUE ANGEL<\/strong> environmental label.<\/p>\n These product ranges include GRETA\u00ae, FRIEDA\u00ae, INGA\u00ae and LASSE\u00ae.<\/p>\n The labelled bedding products meet the criteria defined for the relevant product group. The label is only used for products to which it actually applies.<\/p>\n For appropriately labelled down products, standards such as the Responsible Down Standard (RDS)<\/strong> or DOWNPASS<\/strong> are used.<\/p>\n These standards include defined requirements relating to origin, traceability and animal welfare for down and feathers.<\/p>\n The certification applicable to a specific product is always stated directly with that product.<\/p>\n Our Organic range includes duvets, pillows, neck support pillows, toppers and mattresses.<\/p>\n For appropriately labelled products, GOTS-certified natural materials and production processes are used.<\/p>\n We clearly state which materials are used and which certification applies to the respective product.<\/p>\n This enables customers to understand and compare the characteristics and available documentation for individual bedding products.<\/p>\n Packaging is also one of the environmental aspects we consider.<\/p>\n billerbeck bedding products are packed in recyclable carrying bags.<\/p>\n These protect the products during storage and transport and, depending on local collection and recycling systems, can be sent for appropriate recovery after use.<\/p>\n When assessing our packaging, we consider factors including:<\/p>\n Statements on recyclability always refer to the specific packaging and the technical information available for it.<\/p>\n Quality and the longest possible useful life of our products are important aspects of our long-term product development.<\/p>\n We want our customers to enjoy their duvets, pillows, toppers and mattresses for as long as possible.<\/p>\n That is why we place importance on carefully selected materials, defined quality requirements, regular controls and the continuous development of our products.<\/p>\n The billerbeck Sleep & Health Foundation\u00ae also supports research and development relating to sleep comfort and bedding products.<\/p>\n Our suppliers and procurement processes are also part of our areas of corporate responsibility.<\/p>\n When selecting materials and business partners, we consider not only quality and economic criteria, but also relevant legal, social and environmental requirements.<\/p>\n Additional requirements or certifications may apply to certain materials and products.<\/p>\n Our aim is to define requirements transparently and to use evidence and standards where they are relevant to the respective material or product.<\/p>\n For us, sustainability also includes social aspects in addition to environmental and economic considerations.<\/p>\n Respectful and fair dealings with our employees, customers, suppliers and business partners are part of our corporate principles.<\/p>\n Our areas of action include:<\/p>\n We view social and regional engagement as a separate element of our corporate responsibility.<\/p>\n Responsible business conduct also means taking a long-term view of decisions.<\/p>\n Quality, customer satisfaction, reliable processes and the efficient use of materials and energy all contribute to the long-term stability of the company.<\/p>\n We therefore view ecological, economic and social aspects as interconnected, while still evaluating them as distinct areas of action.<\/p>\n Transparency is particularly important when communicating about sustainability and environmental topics.<\/p>\n At billerbeck, we therefore clearly distinguish between:<\/p>\n A certification or positive characteristic of an individual product or material is not automatically applied to the entire billerbeck product range or to the company as a whole.<\/p>\n Our aim is to focus on concrete facts, measures and verifiable standards.<\/p>\n Legal requirements, technological developments, new materials and findings from research and practice continuously change the expectations placed on companies and products.<\/p>\n We therefore regularly review our processes and areas of action and identify opportunities for further development.<\/p>\n At billerbeck, sustainability does not stand for a blanket promise. It stands for addressing specific ecological, social and economic issues and for implementing measures whose scope and applicability we communicate transparently.<\/p>\nSustainability at billerbeck \u2013 our areas of action<\/h2>\n
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Environmental management according to DIN EN ISO 14001<\/h2>\n
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Environment and energy: photovoltaics and green electricity<\/h2>\n
Resource efficiency in production<\/h2>\n
Sustainability and the selection of materials<\/h2>\n
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Certifications and environmental labels at billerbeck<\/h2>\n
GOTS<\/h3>\n
BLUE ANGEL<\/h3>\n
RDS and DOWNPASS for down and feathers<\/h3>\n
billerbeck Organic range<\/h2>\n
Recyclable packaging for bedding products<\/h2>\n
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Quality and durable bedding products<\/h2>\n
Sustainability in the supply chain<\/h2>\n
Social responsibility at billerbeck<\/h2>\n
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Economic responsibility and long-term thinking<\/h2>\n
Transparent communication on sustainability<\/h2>\n
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Sustainability at billerbeck: a continuous process<\/h2>\n
Learn more about the environment at billerbeck<\/h3>\n