If not us, then who?
Katrin Bauer, Director of Sustainability
Katrin Bauer, Director of Sustainability
At ORTOVOX, we see ourselves as a community that believes in values and wants to actively make a difference. We assume corporate responsibility and, beyond that, aim to use the reach and influence of our company to help initiate social change.
Delve deeper: Our reports
People report
A desirable workplace for everyone involved. More insights into our supply chain!
Planet report
Side by side for our planet. More insights into our environment and climate protection!
Brand performance check
A focus upon the working conditions along our value-added chain. Fair Wear Foundation carries out annual audits.
Supply chain monitoring concept
The concept aims to simplify the monitoring of the supply chain.
Cooperation: Our partners
European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is a group of companies from the European outdoor industry that promotes environmental protection worldwide and collects donations for charitable conservation projects.
ORTOVOX joined in 2016 and has been a Summit Member since 2020.
Fair Wear Foundation
Fair Wear Foundation is an independent non-profit organization. Together with its members, it aims to improve working conditions in the textile industry across the globe.
In 2021, ORTOVOX was awarded Leader Status for the fourth year in a row.
Climate Partner
ClimatePartner helps the company to calculate, reduce and – of course – avoid its own emissions. Any remaining carbon emissions are offset with conservation projects. This is how products and companies achieve climate neutrality.
Partnership for Sustainable Textiles
Since 2014, the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles has fought for the improvement of social, economic and ecological conditions along the supply chain.
European Outdoor Group (EOG)
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) is home to over 100 members from the outdoor industry that have recognized the need for a unified, cross-border approach to representing the Outdoor sector. The three pillars of the EOG are conducting business in an ethical and sustainable manner, preserving the outdoors, and getting people active in nature.
Inspiration: Our stories
ProtACT Lab
Our new interactive training platform for responsible mountain sports. Get useful tips, tools and solutions for more responsibility in mountain sports. To protect what we love, together.
More Than a Route
Climber, ecologist, ORTOVOX athlete. She has (quite literally) reconsidered her approach to the mountains – and her more sustainable approach is an inspiration to us all.
Alps - To Go?!
The alpine world is particularly sensitive to climate change. This documentary questions our view and our use of the Alps.
Meet Judit
Behind every ORTOVOX product there are people with their own personal stories – such as Judith, a seamstress from Ukraine. Get to know her story.