Since its creation in 1984, the WALOMO universe has been based on the trust shared by our employees, customers and suppliers, respect for intermediaries, a commitment to quality and service, and a preference for long-term partnerships. It also means adhering to a corporate strategy that makes the choice to invest in human resources and industrial relocation with its digital printing workshop located in the Oise region of France.

It is with this in mind that, as a manufacturer and as an extension of our commitment to the environment, we have decided to implement a global CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach, reflected in a CSR Commitment Charter. True to our principles, this approach is simple, effective and resolutely human. It involves all our brands: WALOMO, Mustaghata, U-KNOW, Barents, Serial Worker, SportCom.

This commitment will be sealed through certification by various bodies, including the ISO 26000 standard taught and certified by the Lucie label.

This approach is not new: in 2006, WALOMO inaugurated TERREO, one of the first brands to market organic and fair-trade cotton. Already aware of the company's role, we want to be the driving force behind more responsible communication by manufacturing our clothing, signage and balloons in a sustainable way.    

Our ethical approach is based on 4 key principles:

• Respect for the environment
• Respect for our employees
• Business ethics
• Responsible purchasing

It is necessarily preceded by a declaration of principle guaranteeing respect for fundamental rights. It takes the form of an Ethics Charter to be shared with all our employees, customers and suppliers.

The societal and environmental approach only makes sense when it involves the main stakeholders first and foremost. Insofar as they are the main stakeholders, they are also responsible for ensuring that the 25 principles of action covering the 7 themes mentioned above are properly implemented. From responsible governance to local development, employees involve customers and suppliers in a virtuous process of continuous improvement. At WALOMO, management takes these issues very much to heart, and participates in reflection committees and workshops to build a sustainable & inclusive CSR strategy.

Secondary players

WALOMO's proximity to these secondary players is key to the development of this strategy. From waste recycling to clothing donations for needy associations, WALOMO wants its entire network to benefit from its CSR policy. Some of these players are already involved in social and/or environmental initiatives, and can provide invaluable advice on how to further enhance a policy that is, by its very nature, evolutionary.

Let's move forward together !

In the product approach, WALOMO has reviewed the entire process to cover all issues. From the quality audit of subcontractors, to the materials used, to the use of inks and packaging, WALOMO aims to progressively cover all issues in line with its CSR strategy. A few concrete examples attest to this approach:

• Relocation of signage printing to France
• Use of recycled cardboard for packaging

To give us the right direction, our duty is to be accompanied by the best players. Our partners and certification bodies have been selected to ensure that our approach is as sound and regulated as possible. Discover who they are, their roles and their influence on the local and international scene.

Our commitment extends over 3 years. From assessment to labeling to actions taken during and after the process, the CSR journey seeks to create a better world for the company, its employees and, of course, its customers and suppliers. It only makes sense if all these stakeholders understand that they have a key role to play in changing the way we consume and interact, and in laying the foundations for a new way of living together. More local, more responsible, less carbon-intensive, yet resolutely focused on growth and social dialogue.