Corporate Social Responsibility
OUR APPROACH
We make products that protect people at height. That responsibility extends to how we manufacture, how we treat our employees, and what footprint we leave.
Our sustainability work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and integrated into daily operations across all group companies. We take responsibility across the entire value chain — from product development and sourcing to the end of the product's life cycle.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Products that last
Every product is designed to prevent fatal accidents at height. We test above regulatory minimums and engineer for longevity — CRESTO harnesses carry a 10+2 year conformance period. NordGuard™ webbing is built for maximum durability to reduce replacement frequency.
RESQ's VACUUM and VACUUM+ sealed packaging programmes protect stored rescue equipment from moisture, dust, UV exposure and mechanical stress — keeping gear intact and inspection-ready for 10 to 30 years. Fewer replacements means less waste and lower environmental impact.
Learn more about VACUUM & VACUUM+Responsible manufacturing
Our production facility in Slovakia follows strict environmental and labour standards. We have full traceability from raw material to finished product. We work to reduce emissions from production, logistics and operations, and source responsibly through audited suppliers.
We develop sustainable, certified products and increase resource efficiency through material optimisation and circular flow initiatives.
People & community
190+ employees across five countries. We train internally, promote from within and foster an inclusive work environment with equal opportunities. Each company in the group runs its own operations — decisions are made close to the customer.
Through Outreach Rescue we deliver rescue and medical training to emergency services and industrial teams. We support local safety initiatives where we operate.
KEY COMMITMENTS
Year product conformance on CRESTO harnesses
Product traceability from material to end user
Target for workplace accidents — internally and for our customers
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
We focus on the SDGs where our products, operations and people can make the greatest impact.
Good Health & Well-being
Our products and training reduce workplace injuries and fatalities.
Gender Equality
An inclusive work environment with equal opportunities across all group companies.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Safe working conditions in our own operations and supply chain.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Ongoing R&D investment in safer, more sustainable safety solutions.
Responsible Consumption & Production
Long-life products, traceable manufacturing, waste reduction.
Climate Action
Reducing GHG emissions across our operations, logistics and supply chain.
GOVERNANCE & REPORTING
Cresto Group's sustainability performance is reported through our parent company Bergman & Beving's annual sustainability report, in accordance with the GRI Standards and the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
All companies in the group adhere to a shared Code of Conduct covering anti-corruption, human rights, labour practices, environmental management and responsible sourcing.