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Sign our Manifesto for the recognition of Sustainable Enterprises!
To create systemic change, we advocate for a new policy framework that recognizes and incentivizes sustainable companies in Switzerland. Therefore we launched a Manifesto for the Recognition of Sustainable Enterprises. We call on all Swiss decision-makers to support our initiative and sign the manifesto.
Ebnat AG
Ebnat AG was founded in 1914 and can look back on 100 years of experience. The company produces and sells interdental, dental, household and industrial brushes under its own and third-party labels. By being close to the market, Ebnat can constantly optimise market services and adapt them to the client's needs. Many of their products are equipped with patented elements that make them unmistakable.
Other Commitments
Housewares / Home Furnishings / Accessories
Year of listing
2022
Region
St. Gallen
Industry
Size
50-249
Company's pledges
Goal 1
Core business
By 2030, we generate a turnover share of at least 20 % from recyclable products*.
* Currently there is no recyclable product in Ebnat's product assortment, according to Ellen MacArthur's definition, where waste is not created in the first place.
Goal 2
Internal operations
By 2025, we recycle 100 % of traceable and uncontaminated plastic waste in-house, representing a 50 % increase*.
* In addition, we aim at recycling 120 t of plastic waste in-house from two external partner companies, to reuse them in our own sustainable product lines.
Goal 3
Internal operations
By 2025, we ensure that our entire organisation is certified for family balance as well as gender balance*.
* According to the UND-rating criteria, balancing family and work both for men and women.
Goal 4
Supply chain
By 2028, we ensure that 100 % of our suppliers from risk countries comply with the Core Labour Standards according to the ILO*.
* Criteria and verification carried out by external specialized organizations (Sedex, BSCI).
Scope of pledges
Scope of Pledges:
Ebnat AG operates in Switzerland. The pledges taken within the STI framework apply to the sustainability policy for all activities of Ebnat AG in Switzerland. The company is therefore accountable for their implementation within the limits of its field of activity.
Note: By 2025 systematically indicates the end of the year, meaning: By the end of 2025 (unless otherwise defined, such as fiscal year)