At Blue Seven, we follow a responsible business approach in which transparency, quality, and social responsibility are guiding principles throughout our value chain. 

Respect for human rights is a fundamental part of our corporate principles. It forms the basis for identifying and addressing human rights and labor-related risks within our supply chain, within the scope of our influence. 

Since July 2024, Blue Seven has been certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This standard defines environmental and social criteria along the entire textile supply chain. Compliance is verified by independent certification bodies.

Since 2010, we have participated in the amfori BSCI initiative, which supports companies in improving working conditions in global supply chains. amfori BSCI is based on a code of conduct defining fundamental principles for responsible working conditions. It is a corporate program for the continuous development of social standards and not a product label.

Respect for internationally recognized human rights is a key principle of our corporate responsibility. We align our approach with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

These principles include both general human rights and labour-related rights throughout the supply chain.

General Human Rights

The following fundamental rights are particularly relevant to our approach:

• Respect for human dignity
• Equal treatment and protection against discrimination (e.g. based on origin, gender, religion, language, or nationality)
• Freedom of religion
• Freedom of expression
• Protection of privacy

Labour-Related Rights

In the labour context, we particularly align with the following internationally recognized principles:

• Prohibition of forced and compulsory labour
• Prohibition of child labour
• Promotion of fair working conditions and adequate remuneration within legal and industry standards
• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining

Implementation Approach

We expect our business partners to comply with these principles and work, within the scope of our due diligence processes, to support their implementation and further development across the supply chain.

At Blue Seven, we consider occupational health and safety an integral part of responsible production conditions.

We are a supporter of the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. The aim of this industry-wide agreement is to improve building and workplace safety in textile production through independent inspections, corrective action plans, and training programs.

Within this framework, we work with production facilities that are also part of relevant country-specific agreements such as the Bangladesh Accord and the Pakistan Accord. These programmes include regular safety inspections and measures to improve building and workplace safety.  

At Blue Seven, we foster an open and constructive communication culture within our team.

Our CEO Andreas Burger supports direct and accessible communication with employees to integrate feedback and concerns into daily operations.

We conduct regular anonymous employee surveys. The results are evaluated to identify opportunities for improving working conditions and internal collaboration.  

We aim for close cooperation with our suppliers and maintain regular exchange with production sites to gain insights into working and production conditions.

As part of our due diligence processes, we use recognized industry tools such as amfori BSCI and self-assessment and monitoring approaches such as Higg tools to gather information on the social and environmental performance of our supply chain.

This information is used to identify risks and to discuss and further develop potential improvement measures together with our suppliers.  

Blue Seven supports various charitable organizations through donations in cash and kind. The aim of this engagement is to support social projects across different areas and selected humanitarian initiatives.

The selection of partner organizations is based on their respective focus areas and project objectives.

Caritas Austria

We support Caritas Austria, including through clothing donations. The organization is part of the international Caritas network and is engaged in social support projects in Austria and worldwide.

PLAN International

We provide financial contributions to PLAN International, an independent development organization working to strengthen children’s rights and improve living conditions for children in various countries.

Humedica Germany

Humedica is a humanitarian aid organization based in Germany providing global medical and disaster relief support. We support the organization through donations and material contributions.

Childaid Network

We support the Childaid Network foundation through clothing donations. The organization focuses on education projects for children and young people in various regions of Asia.

Chemicals are an essential part of textile production, particularly in washing, dyeing, and printing processes. 

We follow an internal Chemical Policy based on applicable EU regulations and the Restricted Substances List (RSL) by GermanFashion. These requirements serve as the basis for our material and production standards. 

Before starting a cooperation, our suppliers commit contractually to these requirements. 

Responsible Use of Chemicals

A key element of our production requirements is the responsible handling of chemical substances.

Chemicals used in our production comply with applicable EU legislation and relevant RSL requirements.

These measures aim to reduce potential environmental and health risks within the scope of regulatory and technical possibilities and to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Continuous Development and Product Quality

We continuously work on further developing our chemical management processes and implementing existing requirements across the supply chain.

In addition to regulatory requirements, we take into account recognized industry standards and work with our suppliers to ensure compliance with defined quality and safety requirements.

Energy Supply and Heating

Our office is powered by electricity from renewable energy sources. This electricity is sourced from regional hydropower and wind energy in cooperation with local energy providers.

Heating at our office site is supplied through a biomass-based system in cooperation with Ortswärme Oberstaufen (OWO).

In addition, a photovoltaic system has been installed on the roof of our office building, contributing part of our electricity demand from solar energy.

Energy Efficiency in Daily Operations

Our employees are supported through internal measures and information campaigns to encourage responsible energy use. These include guidance on reducing electricity and heating consumption as well as recommendations for energy-efficient and low-impact mobility options.

Further Development

We are continuously developing our site and evaluating additional measures to improve energy efficiency and expand renewable energy use, including charging infrastructure for e-bikes and electric vehicles.

Shipping Cartons

We use FSC®-certified cartons for our packaging. These materials originate from responsibly managed sources and comply with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) standards.

We also reuse suitable and undamaged cartons from supplier shipments to reduce material consumption and packaging waste.

Reuse of Packaging

Where technically and qualitatively feasible, we reuse transport packaging materials. These are inspected, resealed, and used again for shipping.

Polybags

For product protection during storage and transport, we use bags made from recycled plastic certified according to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).

These consist of recycled polyethylene and polypropylene. We recommend proper disposal or recycling through appropriate local systems after use.

Regulatory Framework

We take current and future regulatory requirements in packaging into account, in particular the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), as part of our packaging strategy and supplier requirements.

A conscious approach to clothing can contribute to reducing resource consumption along the textile value chain.

Reduction

Extending the use phase of garments can help reduce the demand for new textile products and therefore reduce resource use in production.
This includes more conscious consumption, proper care of clothing, and the reuse or passing on of garments.

Reuse

The continued use of clothing – for example through second-hand use, passing on, or repair – can extend the life cycle of textiles.

Recycling

Textiles that are no longer usable should be directed to appropriate national recycling or disposal systems.
We recommend following local textile collection and recycling schemes where available.

Note: This information is intended to raise general awareness of more resource-conscious handling of textiles.