YKK becomes bluesign partner
29/01/2013
“Contributing to a sustainable society has long been at the core of YKK principles,” the zipper manufacturer said on making the announcement. “In 1994, we established the YKK Group Environmental Charter, to address environmental issues. The goal of the charter is to ensure health and prosperity for mankind in harmony with the environment. Other initiatives range from the Yoshida Scholarship Foundation to the YKK Fastening Green Procurement approach.”
Its manufacturing facilities operate under ISO 14001 and the main product lines comply with the Oeko-Tex standards. Joining the bluesign system, and committing to certifying its fastening products over time, seems “a natural step to take”, it said.
“Corporate social responsibility is a hot topic in the textile industry and it is normal that the market expects YKK to react to the increasing importance of bluesign technologies’ reputation within it,” explained Johnny de Boer, a marketing manager at YKK in Europe.
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