Sustainability strategy

• Conservation of resources/water consumption/energy recovery
• Electricity from 100% hydropower
• CO2 emissions/climate compatibility
• Mobility and short distances
• Durability/recycling
• Paper and plastics consumption

Water consumption per kilogram of laundry in a large laundry operation (about 6 litres) is significantly lower than in a small laundry operation or even when using a household washing machine (about 30 litres).

We are proud to obtain 100% of our electricity from hydropower.

In addition, we make every effort to recover energy in our laundries, including in the form of heat. Using the latest technical solutions, we are thus able to reuse the heat of the washing water and reduce energy consumption.

We are constantly investing in state-of-the-art laundry equipment and technologies, which not only saves resources but also reduces energy consumption.

We contribute to sustainably increasing the climate compatibility of our actions. To minimise the impact on the climate and mitigate the negative consequences of climate change, we invest specifically in solutions and measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Our table and bed linen is woven and finished in Switzerland. We can find the right laundry for each customer in their local area, either one of our own laundries or one of our many partner laundries. This way we guarantee short transport distances. Our fleet complies with the latest Euro standards.

Since we produce all our table and bed linen in Burgdorf, we can guarantee consistently high quality and durability. Proper care in the laundry makes our textiles even more durable. We also take back the textiles at the end of the lease and recycle them.

We try to reduce our daily paper consumption by emailing order confirmations and invoices to our customers. In addition, we avoid plastic packaging and film in our laundries wherever possible.

• Fair trade and compliance with standards
• Working conditions and health management
• Education and training
  
  
  
  
  
   

Our table and bed linen produced in Burgdorf is certified according to Oeko-Tex^® Standard 100 and so harmless to health and the environment. When purchasing textiles, we make sure that they are also certified according to the Oeko-Tex^® Standard 100.

Schwob AG has the values of a family business. We promote a corporate culture marked by openness, transparency, respect and trust. 

We seek to be an attractive and progressive employer for our employees in the long term. We are committed to creating a modern working environment, ensuring employee health and respecting human rights in the supply chain.

We increase the motivation and willingness to perform of employees through the targeted promotion of professional development. We are aware of the importance of continuous education and training of employees - both in textile production and in the field of textile care.

• Cost-effectiveness
• Innovation as a core competence
• Quality management and service quality
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

For us, success is the result of a healthy balance between the environment, people and the economy. To achieve this, we need to be innovative, leverage our strengths, and think and act sustainably. Our goal is to remain fit for the future. We see our company as a living system that must constantly adapt to changes in the economic, environmental and social environment.

Only through permanent further development and renewal can a Swiss textile company successfully survive in the market. The aim of innovation is to increase customer benefits and thus also competitiveness. All our activities are focused on the needs and expectations of our customers.

Our quality management is based on ISO 9001 and 14001. All our processes, procedures and work equipment are designed to minimise the impact on the environment. This care, combined with a consistent focus on our customers' needs, ensures we deliver above-average service quality.