Corporate responsibility
Corporate responsibility is one big journey full of peaks and curves where we always want to make the best and fairest choices for people and the environment. Our goal? Always striving for improvement, impact, and innovation. We know our responsibility and we take it as best we can, every step of the way. Not empty words, but a real commitment.
Our approach?
At A.S.Adventure, we take a thorough approach. We look at every aspect and detail of our business to see which improvements can be made. And then we actively work on it: from offering a more eco-conscious product range and repairing your clothing and gear, to our tangible carbon reductions, River Cleanups, and support for the underprivileged (both on a national and international level).
There are a lot of actions we take, always with a bigger picture in mind. These are the six areas under which all our sustainability projects and responsible efforts can be situated:
More eco-conscious products
Circular services
Protecting nature
Supporting people
Reducing and upcycling waste
Reducing CO2 emissions
More eco-conscious products
“The longer it lives, the less it impacts.”
That’s why at A.S.Adventure you’ll find quality clothing and equipment that lasts. And we are happy to guide you through the responsible features of our products.
Interested in making more informed choices when buying something new? Then be sure to look at a product's sustainability certificates, such as 'Fair Trade' or 'PFC-free'. This allows you to find out more about the product's impact on both people and the environment. Online, the certificates are listed next to each product; in the shop, one of our colleagues will be happy to tell you more. This way, at A.S.Adventure, you can always make an informed choice.
Children grow quickly, outgrowing their clothes in no time. Did you know that, on average, a garment in Belgium is worn only seven times before being discarded? That’s a pity because these clothes are often still in excellent condition! That’s why, at A.S.Adventure, we give quality jackets and fleeces for kids a second (or even third) life, contributing to the fight against throwaway culture.
Protecting nature
Nature is the place where we, as human beings, can mentally unwind and physically indulge ourselves. It is the green lungs as well as the blue veins of our planet. But unfortunately, our way of life puts a lot of pressure on nature. That is why A.S.Adventure is actively committed to a number of outdoors partners. Not just to be trendy or since the Covid era, but from the very beginning. Because we believe that future generations should be able to enjoy the same relaxation and adventures as we do.
Supporting people
We support underprivileged families and teenagers with our own brand, Ayacucho. One percent of every product sold goes directly to support Solid and TADA. This is how we create impact both internationally and locally.
Reducing and upcycling waste
We also take responsibility when it comes to waste. On the one hand, we make an effort to create less waste; on the other, we reintegrate it wherever possible. This includes things like donations, recycling, and upcycling. Something we are increasingly working on!
Together we are (even) stronger
Corporate responsibility is one of A.S.Adventure’s absolute focal points, and we are not alone in that. Our company is part of the Yonderland Group, Europe’s largest outdoor retailer, which means we are also part of their 5 year sustainability plan.
Towards a net zero enterprise
Renewable energy contracts, new LED lighting, more electric company cars, and optimised heating, air conditioning, and logistics processes. Thanks to those interventions, we are already CO2 neutral today in terms of our direct emissions, and we offset the rest. Our goal is to be completely climate-neutral as a company by 2050. We are already well on our way!
Critical questions? We are happy to answer them!
Questions are free. Do you wonder what we are doing to make our (web) packaging more sustainable, whether we can guarantee that the products we sell were made in correct working conditions, or what we are doing to limit the impact of microplastics? We collected the most frequently asked questions on various topics around the theme of 'sustainability' (in the broad sense of the word) and tell you our honest answers.
Recent initiatives in the spotlight
There is a lot of information on this page, but rest assured that we are also taking a lot of action. Seeing is believing, which is why we are happy to share some of our most recent initiatives here.
