Our goal is to minimise our environmental impact and carbon footprint by incorporating sustainability into our design processes. We strive for carbon-neutral operations while prioritising the well-being of our employees, fostering responsible practices in our supply chain, and contributing positively to society.
We focus on all people around us. In 2025, we initiate the process to obtain the Great Place to Work certificate and continue supporting charities promoting good mental health, fighting poverty and enhancing quality education.
By focusing on recycled and renewable materials, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of our product designs with 25% by 2035 and replace 100% of our packaging materials with recycled or recyclable materials by 2030.
We only use renewable electricity and aim for 100% net-zero emissions for both our scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Furthermore, we will reduce the carbon footprint of our product designs (as our most important scope 3-emission) with 30% by 2035.
We aspire to ensure a responsible supply chain with respect for social rights and the environment and want all our Tiers 1 suppliers and our nominated Tier 2 suppliers to be third-party audited by 2030.
Did you know that we support various social projects, such as PsychoseNet, YouthStart, Goods to Give and many more?
Cortina is a proud member of EcoVadis, a third-party certification system evaluating companies based on their environmental impact, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement. We aim to obtain the Gold-certificate soon!
Our employees are what makes our company a success.
We nurture a one-company feeling that makes our Chinese and Belgian employees feel secure and connected, encouraging them to develop their potential and grow within our company, regardless of their location or business unit.
To further strengthen this approach, we selected the Great Place To Work Trust Model as our framework and in 2025, we will initiate the process to achieve the Great Place To Work certificate.
In addition to our internal focus, we are dedicated to supporting those in need within our communities. We concentrate our efforts on three key areas: mental well-being, poverty alleviation, and quality education. We support charity organizations working in these areas through financial aid and product donations.
Designing footwear and apparel lies at the heart of what we do.
We want to evolve from passionate designers to passionate ecodesigners by integrating ecodesign principles into our processes.
We have quantified the environmental impact of all our materials via a science-based, recognized approach, leading to an automated eco-score for each design. This gives our designers a detailed insight into how they can make our products more sustainable.
Detailed design with BOM
Sustainability score calculated
By maximizing the proportion of recycled and renewable materials and minimizing the overall material use, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of our product designs with 25%. To further support the transition to a circular economy, we will ensure all our packaging is made from 100% recycled or recyclable materials by 2030.
Social Compliance
Our responsibility extends beyond our own operations; we also require our suppliers to respect social and environmental standards.
We want to encourage our supply chain to join reliable, third-party compliance systems such as BSCI, SMETA and OEKO-TEX. Our goal is to establish long-term, positive relationships with suppliers who are committed to these standards.
By 2030, we aim for all our Tier 1 suppliers (direct suppliers) and nominated Tier 2 suppliers (indirect suppliers whom we select ourselves because they provide essential materials to our direct suppliers) to join one of the above-mentioned systems.
Instead of ending relationships with suppliers who are hesitant to join, we will focus on motivating and assisting them to meet our standards. This approach helps ensure sustainable and positive outcomes for everyone involved, including the employees within the supply chain.
Download our 4 C sustainability strategy