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Delta Plus is taking its CSR approach to the next level: an Econote evaluating the carbon impact of our PPE throughout its life cycle will now appear on each product. David Guiho, Group Marketing Director, explains the objective of this approach and details how this score is established.
Delta Plus is taking its CSR approach to the next level: an Econote evaluating the carbon impact of our PPE throughout its life cycle will now appear on each product. David Guiho, Group Marketing Director, explains the objective of this approach and details how this score is established.
Update 28.05.25
David Guiho: "We are anticipating what is known as product life cycle analysis, which will soon be mandatory for all products on the European market. This analysis makes it possible to assess the environmental impact of a product from the beginning to the end of its life.
The approach consists of being able to evaluate each stage - design, manufacture, transport, use and end of life - and identify the most impactful phases. The objective is to work on these different aspects in order to reduce our environmental footprint.’
David Guiho: " Initially, it was in line with the objectives set out in our CSR policy. We wanted to create an internal framework to help us identify the areas we needed to work on in order to reduce our impact.
However, in view of the growing demand from our partners and customers who want to use more responsible products, we wanted to have a common framework recognised by the market. That's why we collaborated with La Belle Empreinte, which offers labelling based on recognised standards.’
David Guiho: " For the customer, the information will be visible in the form of a score indicating the kilograms of CO2 generated by the product.
Ultimately, all manufacturers will be obliged to provide these ratings, which will enable users to make comparisons and encourage manufacturers to promote eco-design.’
David Guiho: "Contrary to popular belief, transport is not as impactful as one might think. Quickly, it was said that recycled materials should be used: in fact, optimisation should be sought by integrating recyclable materials in order to give waste management industries time to structure themselves, because the end of life of the product has an impact.
Finally, we have observed that the phases that generate the most CO2 are mainly the finishing of materials (the transition from raw material to a material ready for assembly) and the management of the end of life of the product.’
David Guiho: "We are working on the issue of product end-of-life. We have launched projects with start-ups in France and the Netherlands to develop technologies for separating the different materials in a product to facilitate their recycling. This will enable us to guide our users towards treatment solutions suited to our end-of-life products.
We are also working on high-end shoes, made in Italy, which are made of more than 50% recycled materials.’
"La Belle Empreinte" approach
La Belle Empreinte supports textile brands in their ecodesign initiatives. It provides them with a calculator so that they can independently carry out simplified life cycle analyses on their products. This calculator integrates more than ten indicators (carbon footprint, pollutant emissions, water withdrawal, etc.) and operates on the basis of reference frameworks published by ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency). With the results obtained, brands can:
Delta Plus is also an ‘EcoVadis’ label (bronze medal) and a ‘Best Managed Companies’ label obtained in 2024, which reward our commitment to CSR and our desire to reduce our ecological footprint and our carbon footprint: discover the criteria valued, and the reasons for these distinctions - Together, let's continue our efforts for more committed and responsible production, and a more sustainable future.
