BekaertDeslee

Foundation Member | Tracking Since April 2023

BekaertDeslee Sustainability Actions

SBTi-Validated Carbon Reduction Targets

BekaertDeslee's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 64.2% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 supply chain emissions. This science-based commitment aligns with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement. Monthly reporting on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, plus major Scope 3 categories, ensures ongoing transparency and accountability on progress towards these validated targets.

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Annual Sustainability Reporting Since 2018

Since 2018, BekaertDeslee has published annual sustainability progress reports, measuring and communicating performance across climate, circularity, social and governance indicators. These reports are publicly available and cover all material topics including policies, challenges, actions and progress. This commitment to systematic, transparent reporting reflects BekaertDeslee's belief that accountability is the foundation of meaningful sustainability progress. You can check out our latest report attached.

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ReCover Project: Circular Mattress Design with Resortecs & TripleR.io

In 2025, BekaertDeslee launched ReCover - a two-year VLAIO-funded research project in collaboration with Resortecs and TripleR.io to revolutionise circular mattress design. The project integrates three key innovations: BekaertDeslee-developed mattress covers designed for disassembly and textile-to-textile recycling; Resortecs' Smart Stitchâ„¢ heat-dissolvable thread enabling automated material separation at end-of-life; and TripleR.io's MattressID digital product passport platform for full lifecycle traceability. ReCover is a major step towards removing the systemic barriers to mattress recycling.

Infinity Cover: Award-Winning Circular Product Innovation

BekaertDeslee's Infinity Cover won the prestigious 2025 Interzum Award for High Product Quality - a recognition of its breakthrough as a recyclable mono-material mattress cover made from 100% polyester with 91% recycled content. This includes 53% from PET bottles, 30% from BekaertDeslee's own post-production waste, and 8% from chemically recycled textile-to-textile sources. Compared to virgin polyester covers, the Infinity Cover delivers a COâ‚‚ equivalent reduction of up to 26%, while enabling efficient disassembly and reintegration into new production cycles.

Sustainable Product Design: Eco-Material Sourcing

BekaertDeslee is systematically transitioning its product ranges towards more sustainable materials, including recycled fibres, certified organic inputs, and lower-impact alternatives to virgin polyester. The company tracks eco-designed product share as a core KPI and aims to increase it progressively through to 2030. By embedding sustainability criteria early in the design process, BekaertDeslee ensures that circularity and reduced ecological footprint are built in from the start - not bolted on at the end.

Demonstrating our commitment to becoming a more sustainable business

As a core requirement, BekaertDeslee will develop a solid business statement, demonstrating our support to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) 12 and 13. SDG 12 ensures a sustainable consumption and production pattern, while SDG 13 implores urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Our mission statement will be the result of a strategic thinking exercise where we will reflect on our company's mission and what our role is in addressing the warming of the planet and the decline of natural habitats. As far as the advanced requirement of this promise is concerned, we already report on an annual basis since 2018. We measure, record and communicate our progress towards sustainability and continuously update our management approach. These reports can even be found on this website, click below to read them!

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What do our labels mean?

ABSC Member Logo

ABSC Member
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Logo

OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Member Logo

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Member
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Sensitive Choice

About BekaertDeslee

  • Status
  • Employees
  • 500+
  • Industry
  • Textiles
  • Country
  • Belgium
  • Founded
  • 1892