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A keen eye on people

Acting responsibly means considering the entire process that leads to the development of the Group’s products, from upstream to downstream, while safeguarding the environment and also valuing the people who, directly or indirectly, are part of the value chain.
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In its path of sustainability, Aquafil has identified the international standard SA8000:2014 as a tool to enhance its commitment to protecting workers and human rights. In this direction, a project was launched in the Italian offices of Aquafil S.p.A., with the intention of progressively extending the certification to other offices.

Every day, the Group promotes the application of the standard and its principles not only throughout its own organization but also within the stakeholders in the supply chain.

SA8000 standard

The SA8000 is a voluntary international standard on social responsibility created with the aim to improve working conditions in every type of organization, regardless of size, sector and geographical location.
The standard is based on 9 fundamental requirements that must be respected and monitored. They keep into consideration workers’ rights, workplace conditions and the presence of an effective management system.

The 9 requirements are:

1. Child Labour
2. Forced or Compulsory Labour
3. Health and Safety
4. Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
5. Discrimination
6. Disciplinary Practices
7. Working Hours
8. Remuneration
9. Management System

Reporting procedures

To meet the standard requirements, Aquafil S.p.A. has activated a series of specific procedures, intended for all personnel and the main players collaborating with the Group.

For example:

1. The reporting procedure allows anyone, completing this simple form, to make a report or a complaint, even anonymously, regarding the failure to comply with or the violation of the principles established by the SA8000 form.

Download our SA8000 Reporting

2. The child labor remediation plan defines the actions to take to guarantee the health, safety and education of children if child labor is found within the supply chain.

Download the Child Labor Remediation Procedure
Our projects along the supply chain
Healthy Seas Foundation
Healthy Seas Foundation

Aquafil is co-founder of “Healthy Seas, a Journey from Waste to Wear”.
Healthy Seas Foundation
Healthy Seas Foundation
According to the FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization), 640,000 tons of fishing nets are abandoned in the oceans every year. These nets remain on the seabed for a long period of time and pose a severe threat to marine animals like whales and turtles.

Aquafil is co-founder of “Healthy Seas, a Journey from Waste to Wear”. The foundation works with fishermen and volunteer divers to collect end-of-life nets, which are then transformed by Aquafil into ECONYL® regenerated yarn, ultimately becoming the main component of new sustainable products such as socks, swimwear, sportswear, and carpets.

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Collaboration with the supply chain
Collaboration with the supply chain
Maintaining a trustful relationship with suppliers is a prerequisite for ensuring the excellence of the Group's products.
Collaboration with the supply chain
Collaboration with the supply chain
Maintaining a trustful relationship with suppliers is a prerequisite for ensuring the excellence of our products and maintaining high sustainability standards along the entire value chain. For example, the Group leverages on the ECONYL Qualified® certifications to identify the most virtuous suppliers and guarantee compliance with strict environmental criteria, promoting responsible business practices beyond Aquafil’s operations.
New generations
New generations

Aquafil believes that the key to truly sustainable development lies in educating young people.
New generations
New generations
Aquafil believes that the key to lasting sustainable development is in the hands of the new generations. For this reason, the Group invests time and resources to support local schools and help students achieve a better future.

In 2018, Aquafil ranked first in the tenth edition of “Tu Sei”, a project aimed at bringing young people closer to industrial realities. Moreover, through the “school-work experience” program, our company offers internship opportunities held both in class and in our premises.

Local communities support
Local communities support
Environmental education, youth training, and support of cultural / sports clubs are just some of the activities we have been pursuing in recent years.
Local communities support
Local communities support
Environmental education, youth training, and support of cultural / sports clubs are just some of the activities we have been pursuing in recent years.

For example, the Group also finances medical research associations, such as the “Associazione per il Bambino in Ospedale” (ABIO) and Telethon, to support the most vulnerable.

Thanks to all these efforts, Aquafil has been able to establish solid, long-lasting relationships with the communities in which it operates.

Employees
Employees

Our Group operates in various countries, with very different cultural and social contexts.
Employees
Employees
Our Group operates in various countries, with very different cultural and social contexts. In each of them, we are committed to maintaining high standards of employee safety and wellbeing, both inside and outside the working environment.

For example, employees benefit from a series of initiatives aimed at promoting work-life balance, and safeguarding their health and security. In Italy, we have been involved in the Generational Relay Plan, a government program that aims to reduce the working hours of employees close to retirement (still supporting their income) to favor the hiring of young people.
Moreover, the Aquafil Group has adopted a Parental Leave Policy, which will be completed by 1st January 2026. The Parental Leave Policy entitles all Aquafil Group employees, who become parents through birth or adoption, to a minimum period of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave and 5 days of paid paternity leave.

Workers at our facilities in Croatia and China have access to free check-ups and prevention visits for the main forms of cancer.
For six weeks a year, we showcase informative materials on proper nutrition at our Slovenian, Chinese and Croatian plants, and distribute fresh seasonal fruit free of charge.

Clients
Clients

Collaborating with customers helps us push our innovative drive past our limits, while further spreading environmental awareness.
Clients
Clients
Collaborating with customers helps us push our innovative drive past our limits, while further spreading environmental awareness. Cooperating with key clients has led to meaningful initiatives such as:

  • ECONYL® Reclaiming Program: we have created a structured international network for the collection of waste, based on partnerships with public and private institutions.
  • Take Back Programs: we have launched several initiatives in collaboration with Gucci, Ternua and Speedo USA for the recovery of fabric waste, which is then regenerated into new ECONYL® yarn.
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