The ESG Agenda 2030 is our organisational strategy representing our environmental, social, and governance ambitions. It has been developed to support the development of the Velvet CARE Group in the ESG area.
It sets out our ambitious goals and principles that help us make better decisions and manage risks. It is consistent with the UN's global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to which we align our key activities.

Our approach

Environment

We act wisely and use resources responsibly

We operate in a way that allows us to efficiently use resources, reduce material losses, improve energy efficiency and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment. We invest in solutions that modernize production and help us use raw materials responsibly. In the area of the circular economy, we focus on improving processes, the quality of waste sorting, increasing recovery and products and packaging designed with waste reduction in mind.

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Social

People wellbeing and their development are the fundamentals of our operations

We create a safe and stable work environment in which competence, cooperation and mutual respect are key. We care about the satisfaction, development and health of our employees, offering opportunities to improve their skills and build long-term career paths. We engage in activities for the benefit of local communities and our decisions are made with real value for people and consumers in mind.

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Corporate Governance

Credibility is not claimed. It is earned

We operate based on transparent management principles, accountability and compliance with applicable regulations. We strengthen a culture of ethics, ensure information security and the integrity of decision-making processes. We build long-term relationships with our business partners based on trust, honesty and clearly defined standards of cooperation.

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Our ambitious 2030 goals

Environment

Social

Corporate Governance

Responsibility is our way of operating

At Velvet CARE, we treat ESG as a natural element of our corporate strategy. This allows us to build a stable and resilient business, increase operational efficiency, and create an attractive and safe working environment. We ensure consistency and credibility, strengthening our position as a trusted partner throughout the entire value chain.

The 2030 Agenda organizes our ambitions and sets practical directions for action for the coming years

It is a tool that helps us plan, evaluate, and improve our activities systematically. It allows us to integrate ESG into our business processes and consistently monitor progress. We strengthen management coherence, make informed decisions, and build long-term organizational value.

For our organization, the 2030 Agenda is not a project, but a daily practice

Its goal is to support the development of the Velvet CARE Group in a responsible, predictable manner, and in line with recognized standards. Each year, we evaluate the results of our actions and update our priorities.

Our Actions in Practice

We are striving to ensure that our Group achieves impressive results in all areas of our operations. Our efforts to date allow us to set further ambitious goals.

Less Plastic

Since 2013, we have consistently worked to reduce the amount of plastic purchased, used, and introduced to the market. Key initiatives include reducing the grammage of packaging film, introduction of bagless pallets, optimizing the use of stretch film for pallet protection and introducing packaging with a 30% recycled content.

Certified Cellulose

100% of our cellulose comes from certified and responsibly managed sources, as confirmed by annual audits from renowned certification bodies.

Collaboration with Suppliers

Before entering into partnerships, our partners must sign a code of conduct. Raw material suppliers undergo a periodic assessment process. We mostly cooperate with local companies. This approach allows us to shorten supply chains, reduce the carbon footprint in transport and strengthen the local economy.

Reduced Water Consumption

Approximately 90% of the water used by our advanced paper machines in tissue production is circulated in closed loops. This significantly reduces the consumption of fresh water in production processes.

Environmental Efficiency

Optimizing operational processes and raw material use is our daily practice. We achieved the most significant goals in this area in the first years of the company's operation (for example, switching from coal- to gas-fired boilers in 2018 contributed to a reduction in carbon footprint by approximately 50%, and the construction of the first modern paper machine - MP7 - contributed to a reduction in water consumption per ton in the production process by over 40%). These results serve as a starting point for further initiatives and motivate us to continue our improvements.

Advanced Machine Park

Our production infrastructure, significantly expanded since Velvet CARE's inception, meets high environmental standards. As a Group, we currently utilize 4 production machines and 25 processing lines, allowing us to increase efficiency and production quality and achieve sustainable and responsible production.

We are recognized

Every year our brands are granted awards confirming their superior quality and relevance to consumer needs, e.g. Superbrands, Golden Innovations FMCG & Retail, Consumer Quality Leader, Trade Hit and others.