Recently, we were interviewed for an article focusing on the impact of circular business models on working capital. A timely and highly relevant topic, as more and more organizations transition towards circular supply chains.
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The key to success is collaboration, and the key to collaboration is a fair share. So, the key to success is a Living Wage. Many companies hesitate to take action on Living Wages, waiting for ‘perfect’ data or the right timing. Our advice is to just start. Perfect data doesn’t exist—conditions change constantly. Instead of delaying action, we at Schijvens adapt to existing systems,” says Jaap Rijnsdorp, CEO of Schijvens Corporate Fashion, a fifth-generation family business in operation since 1863.
On February 6, the Community of Practice (CoP) Meaningful Stakeholder Dialogue officially launched. The CoP Meaningful Stakeholder Dialogue aims to support companies in engaging their stakeholders by learning together with other businesses and sharing practical experiences. Our owner, Shirley Schijvens, was interviewed by the SER and discussed how Schijvens Corporate Fashion engages in meaningful business with its suppliers.
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Chain responsibility. It is a major challenge for many textile companies with production across the border. How do you approach this and do you as a company take responsibility for your product, without passing everything on to your international suppliers? We asked Jeske van Korven and Trix van Halder, both responsible for CSR at Schijvens Corporate Fashion.
How Schijvens works on fair and transparent chains – MVO Nederland Read More »
Since 2000, Schijvens Corporate Fashion has focused with heart and soul on fairwear. Since 2016, the company has been producing almost completely circularly. The most famous Dutch companies such as KLM, NS and Albert Heijn have their employees dressed by Schijvens. Ambassadors, ministers and even His Majesty the King came to Hilvarenbeek to see how team Schijvens does it. “Well, step by step. You just have to start.” A special interview with commercial director Shirley Schijvens.
Family business Schijvens Corporate Fashion, social for 160 years Read More »
Koppert Cress is proud to introduce its new circular workwear collection. A collection designed not only to offer a modern look and comfort, but also to make a powerful statement in its commitment to sustainability.
A collaboration of values Read More »
Who says workwear and fashion can’t go together? This article was produced in collaboration with McDonald’s. McDonald’s and Team ELLE joined forces for a collaboration you (trust us) won’t want to miss! Together with perhaps the world’s best-known catering chain, we put a number of employees in a sunny mode. You can read all the details here.
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Together with around 30 other EU-based companies we have published a joint opinion piece in The Parliament Magazine, urging Members of European Parliament (MEPs) to vote in favour of the latest legal committee proposal for EU-wide legislation on human rights and environmental due diligence (EU CSDDD).
Uniforms from apparel maker, Schijvens, are found on employees at well-known companies, including McDonalds, Albert Heijn and the drugstore-chain Kruidvat. The company’s mission is to make their production as sustainable as possible, with a special focus on living wages.
Corporate uniforms made better: Schijvens Read More »
Schijvens Corporate Fashion is a partner of the international education project on Integrated reporting of Avans University of Applied Sciences. To this end, they approached a number of SMEs that have embedded sustainability in their strategy to tell us something about this. Schijvens cannot be missed in this series.
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