CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Focus

Beachlife is aware of its responsibility and is motivated to produce with as little harm to people and the environment as possible. Good working conditions and a healthy environment are important to us; this is where our focus lies in the coming years.

In early 2024, we had a study conducted for our company to identify opportunities and risks for sustainability, the outcome has given us more insight into our strengths and weaknesses, and has been the basis for our sustainability plan 2024-2026. With this plan, we want to take steps in the coming years on the topics that are important to us.

Laying down agreements

We have the Beachlife Code of Conduct which sets out our agreements with suppliers. The Code of Conduct contains agreements on important points such as safe working conditions, no child labor, no forced labor and responsible purchasing practices. This code is signed by Beachlife and by the suppliers. If individuals believe that Beachlife are not abiding by this code of conduct, they may submit their complaint by e-mail to info@beachlife.com. Beachlife will review the complaint and take appropriate action.

Safe factories

Beachlife works with a handful of manufacturers, our goal is that they all have a valid audit and work to improve as needed. We are in direct contact with the manufacturer about this.

Transparency and traceability

Beachlife finds it important to be familiar with the factories where its products are made, and where the materials used come from. Beachlife works with 5 factories that are visited every year, and have a social audit or are GRS certified.  

Materials

The products of Beachlife are more than 95% made from synthetic materials, some of which are made from recycled materials. Beachlife uses no animal materials in its products.

GRS Certification

Beachlife is certified by Control Union for the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) in the summer of 2024 under number CB-CUC-1352124, this allows us to develop GRS certified products. Because the whole chain must be GRS certified and this requires preparation from design, product development and the suppliers, it will take some time before GRS certified products are for sale. GRS checks for environmentally friendly production and good working conditions; all steps in the production chain have then undergone the same check. More information about GRS can be found at here find.

Chemicals

For our policy regarding the safe use of chemicals, we follow the Oekotex 100 standard, which follows the legislation regarding the use of chemicals in the EU. Our goal is to purchase only products that are Oekotex 100 certified. By season 2025, XX% of products will be Oekotex 100 certified.

Packaging

For the packaging of Beachlife we are working toward using materials with a smaller footprint. 90% of the collection by 2024 will be packaged in polybags made of 100% recycled plastic.

Footprint

In 2025, we will begin mapping our company's footprint over 2024. As a result of this measurement, a plan will be developed on how to reduce our company's footprint.