Committed to the 2030 Agenda
The company has incorporated the Sustainable Development Goals approved by the UN into its business strategy, taking into account that our efforts must be directed especially at the goals we can have the most influence over This year, specialised training in the Sustainable Development Goals has been provided as part of the Be Talent & Mentors iniciative.
The employees have been able to learn first-hand about these goals, understanding sustainable development and our contribution as a company.
The company has incorporated the Sustainable Development Goals approved by the UN into its business strategy, taking into account that our efforts must be directed especially at the goals we can have the most influence over This year, specialised training in the Sustainable Development Goals has been provided as part of the Be Talent & Mentors iniciative.
The employees have been able to learn first-hand about these goals, understanding sustainable development and our contribution as a company.
1.NO POVERTY
The commitment to this goal is reflected in the different social actions, such as the Involucrados project. In 2019, €152,170 were raised by supporting entities such as the Gil Gayarre Foundation, the Asociación Española de Esclerosis Lateral Amiotrófica (ADELA), the NGO Sauce and the Recover Foundation.
3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
As part of the Health Plan, new initiatives have been launched to promote a culture of well-being: yoga classes, mindfulness, laughter therapy workshops, and physical therapy sessions.
Women ‘secret has promoted the #Simeimporta movement, through which it sells bras adapted for women affected by breast cancer.
A safe and healthy working environment for employees is promoted through the Occupational Risk Prevention and Medical Service at the head offices.
The company ensures compliance with appropriate labour requirements in the supply chain through the process of social auditing of suppliers and factories.
4.QUALITY EDUCATION
Thanks to our commitment to learning and the professional development of our teams, we continue to encourage the growth of people at the company thanks to our training programmes: in-person training, gamification, Talent&Mentors mentoring programme, and e-learning.
As part of the Volunteer Programme, employees give training sessions to students from the Fundación Síndrome de Down de Madrid, specialising in job interviews and personal styling.
Women‘secret collaborates with Plan International on International Women’s Day by supporting their #Girlsgetequal project which will help ensure the right to education of Rohingya girls in Bangladesh.
5.GENDER EQUALITY
The company is a staunch defender of the role of women in its activity, which is why it takes on, through its equality plan, the commitment to implement labour relations based on equal opportunities and nondiscrimination.
Our volunteers collaborate with the Quiero Trabajo Foundation to accompany women at risk of social exclusion for their integration into the labour market.
For a second year, we sponsored the Business Women Empowerment initiative with the aim of contributing to the empowerment of women in the economic and business world.
Through the Women Sponsoring Program, the company commits to promoting the recruitment of women in management positions.
7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Since January 2020, 100% of the energy acquired in Spain is from renewable sources, covering 800 stores as well as operating facilities.
8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Tendam is signed up to the INSERTA employment programme of the ONCE Foundation to promote the social and employment integration of people with disabilities.
The company is committed to guaranteeing decent work in its entire supply chain, ensuring, effective measures, through its External Code of Conduct to eradicate forced labour, slavery and human trafficking.
Once again, we received the TOP EMPLOYER 2019 certification as recognition for being one of the companies with the best working conditions in our country
12.RESPONSIBLE
CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Tendam brands’ continue to invest in sustainable collections: Honest by Women ‘secret, R[ECO] NSIDER by Springfield, and Cortefiel with its ecofriendly seal.
50% of our brands’ denim is H2Ø, which reduces up to 90 per cent water in manufacturing processes.
We promote training for responsible design through the Aula de Sostenibilidad y Ecodiseño (Sustainability and Ecodesign Workshop) at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
13.CLIMATE ACTION
The company has joined Fashion Pact, the coalition of leading global fashion companies committed to shared environmental goals that are key to protecting the climate, biodiversity and the oceans.
We continue to make progress regarding our sustainability strategy by promoting solutions to combat climate change and its effects through joining in the Business Ambition for 1.5ºC initiative.
To implement the principles of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, Tendam has joined the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, overseen by the United Nations climate change Office, to define action steps. It has also set an initial target to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals is materialized through collaboration with other entities to promote networking, innovation and talent management, contributing to the improvement of society. In 2019 we have strengthened our commitment to sustainability through partnerships with the Fashion Pact, the Business Ambition for 1.5º and the UN Fashion Charter for Climate Action. Our contribution to society is made in collaboration with different entities such as ONCE, the Dexeus Mujer Foundation, Atelier by ISEM, the Aula de Sostenibilidad (Sustainability Workshop) of the UPM and the Business Women Empowerment, among others.