Sustainability at WEPA

Since its foundation in 1948, the WEPA Group has been a family-owned business oriented towards sustainability. The concept of sustainability is firmly rooted in our corporate culture and is an integral part of our corporate strategy. Our holistic philosophy places economic, ecological and social aspects in balance.

To preserve and, if possible, to improve our quality of life, this triad includes the meaningful and efficient use of raw materials and capital, expertise and experience, machines and processes. As a responsible and future-oriented family business, we have been assuming responsibility for our future and for the generations to come for decades and we are aware of the effects of our actions today on the world of tomorrow. In the context of our sustainability management, we fulfil our responsibility in the field of tension that arises from being a commercial enterprise with regional roots and a corporate group with operations throughout Europe. This generates high levels of transparency, trust and added value for the entire WEPA Group, including all stakeholders – ranging from employees to customers.

All of our business activities are based on a foundation of responsible conduct as an employer, social commitment, compliance and product safety. The four other fields of action, future fibres, operational efficiency, our sustainable hygiene product portfolio and its extension through innovation build on this foundation.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs) provide an important framework for our sustainable actions and offer guidance in the implementation of our 4+1 Sustainability Strategy. Our strategy makes a significant contribution to seven of the SDGs.