Walomo's Ethical Commitment
Since its founding in 1984, the WALOMO universe is built on trust shared by our employees, clients and suppliers, respect for intermediaries, a commitment to quality and service, and a preference for long-term partnerships.
It also means adhering to a business strategy that chooses to invest in human resources and industrial relocation, with its digital printing workshop located in the Oise region.
As an extension of our commitments in the environmental field, we are implementing a comprehensive CSR approach that is simple, effective and human, involving all our brands: WALOMO, Mustaghata, Les Filosophes, U-KNOW, Barents & SportCom.
This commitment will be sealed through a certification including in particular the ISO 26000 standard and the Lucie label.
Since its creation in 1984, the WALOMO universe has been based on the trust shared by our employees, customers and suppliers, respect for intermediaries, a commitment to quality and service, and a preference for long-term partnerships. It also means adhering to a corporate strategy that makes the choice to invest in human resources and industrial relocation with its digital printing workshop located in the Oise region of France.
It is with this in mind that, as a manufacturer and as an extension of our commitment to the environment, we have decided to implement a global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach, reflected in a CSR Commitment Charter. True to our principles, this approach is simple, effective and resolutely human. It involves all our brands: WALOMO, Mustaghata,, Les Filosophes, U-KNOW, Barents, Serial Worker, SportCom.
This commitment will be sealed through certification by various bodies, including the ISO 26000 standard taught and certified by the Lucie label.
Our Ethical Approach
This approach is nothing new: in 2006, WALOMO launched TERREO, one of the first brands to market organic and fair-trade cotton. Already aware of the company's role, we aim to drive more responsible communication by sustainably manufacturing our clothing, signage & balloons.
Our Ethical approach is built around 4 pillars:
It is necessarily preceded by a statement of principles guaranteeing the respect of fundamental rights. It takes the form of an Ethics Charter to be shared with all our employees, clients and suppliers.
This approach is not new: in 2006, WALOMO inaugurated TERREO, one of the first brands to market organic and fair-trade cotton. Already aware of the company's role, we want to be the driving force behind more responsible communication by manufacturing our clothing, signage and balloons in a sustainable way.
Our ethical approach is based on 4 key principles:
- Respect for the environment
- Respect for our employees
- Business ethics
- Responsible purchasing
It is necessarily preceded by a declaration of principle guaranteeing respect for fundamental rights. It takes the form of an Ethics Charter to be shared with all our employees, customers and suppliers.
2. THEMES
3. The Key Stakeholders
The social and environmental approach only makes sense when it engages the main stakeholders first and foremost. As they will be the primary parties concerned, they are also responsible for the proper implementation of the 25 action principles covering the 7 themes mentioned above.
From responsible governance to local development, employees will bring clients & suppliers along in a virtuous process of continuous improvement. At WALOMO, management takes these issues very much to heart and participates in working committees as well as workshops to build a sustainable & inclusive CSR strategy.
In the product approach, WALOMO has reviewed the entire process to cover all issues. From the quality audit of subcontractors, to the materials used, to the use of inks and packaging, WALOMO aims to progressively cover all issues in line with its CSR strategy. A few concrete examples attest to this approach:
- Relocation of signage printing to France
- Use of recycled cardboard for packaging
5. SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
5. Supporting Organizations
In order to guide us in the right directions, it is our duty to be supported by the best players. As such, our partners and certification bodies have been selected to guarantee an approach that is as sound and regulated as possible.
These partners are inclusive by nature and support WALOMO throughout the entire process, in order to obtain the certifications relevant to our business and to establish themselves as true long-term partners.
Discover who they are, their roles and their reach both nationally and internationally.
To give us the right direction, our duty is to be accompanied by the best players. Our partners and certification bodies have been selected to ensure that our approach is as sound and regulated as possible. Discover who they are, their roles and their influence on the local and international scene.
ASSESSMENT OF THE APPROACH
Summary of the Approach
Our commitment spans 3 years. From assessment to certification through to the actions taken during and beyond, the CSR journey seeks a better world for the company, its employees, and of course its clients & suppliers.
It only makes sense if all these stakeholders understand that they have a vital role to play in changing the way we consume, interact and lay the foundations for a new way of living together.
More local, more responsible, lower carbon and yet resolutely focused on growth and social dialogue.
Our commitment extends over 3 years. From assessment to labeling to actions taken during and after the process, the CSR journey seeks to create a better world for the company, its employees and, of course, its customers and suppliers. It only makes sense if all these stakeholders understand that they have a key role to play in changing the way we consume and interact, and in laying the foundations for a new way of living together. More local, more responsible, less carbon-intensive, yet resolutely focused on growth and social dialogue.