We are committed to a sustainable and ethical approach to manufacturing, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 10, Reduced Inequalities. We strive to provide value chain transparency and traceability, seeking collaborations with partners who are aligned with Kvadrat´s Code of Conduct. Our ambition is to ensure both ethically and environmentally conscious conduct across our supply chain.  

We will continue to work with partners who are striving for inclusive change. Kvadrat is committed to ensuring all our collaborators are aligned with our commitments, such as the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles on human and labour rights, environment and anti-corruption. Transparency around labour practices, manufacturing processes and the provenance of our raw materials will support our development as a regenerative business.

 
 

Our targets

 


We will work towards complete value chain transparency by 2030


We will create strategic partnerships with 20 tier-one suppliers to become our key sustainability ambassadors by 2025*


We will screen tier one suppliers to safeguard fair wages and responsible production by 2025 ​


We will engage with the design and architecture industry in at least 4 yearly sustainability knowledge-sharing events by 2025​
 

Our 2022 performance highlights

 

Local living wage assessment

All of our Indian weaving partners hold SA 8000 certification, which guarantees that they comply with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by providing fair and safe working conditions. In conjunction with Social Accountability International (SAI), the organisation behind the SA 8000 certification, we have launched a project to assess local living wages for our rug suppliers in India. This initiative will continue throughout 2023, enhancing transparency and fostering trust with our partners.

Kvadrat Innovation Lab

As a global player, it is our ambition to contribute significantly to sustainable development within the textile industry. Kvadrat Innovation Lab is focused on researching and developing new materials and production processes in close collaboration with partners. In 2022, Kvadrat joined a consortium working on the development of a biopolymer for textile applications.

Researching sustainable materials: Kvadrat Innovation Lab harness the potential of hemp fibres

The Kvadrat Innovation Lab works tirelessly on researching and developing new materials and production processes which holds a potential to lower the environmental impact of textile production.

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Wooltex's Progress towards Resource-Efficiency and Circular Systems

Wooltex, our co-owned mill in England, continues to reduce the environmental impact of our products. In 2022, Wooltex reduced water consumption, saving 11.000 m3 of water and succeeded in recycling 79% of all process water.

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Introducing Kvadrat Innovation Lab: Pushing the Boundaries of Material Innovation and Sustainability

Our research methodology is built on collaborative innovation: the Kvadrat Innovation Lab team is set up as an incubator and works on pioneering research projects.

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In it together

Our partner suppliers are the manufacturers we collaborate with to make Kvadrat textiles. They are each highly skilled and as passionate about quality production as we are.

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Our sustainability report

Discover more about our targets, results, and data collection by downloading our report.

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