AWARDS, CERTIFICATES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Our company, our products, our commitment
Be it a certificate or an award - Halfar has plenty to show off. And not only for our creative bags and products. We are also awarded as company for our commitment in further areas. We regard ourselves as part of society and also participate actively. For Halfar, responsibility is a core value. Be it a social topic or an ecological one: Halfar is involved in various projects, often with our own ideas and personal dedication. That is why we are delighted about the awarding of our commitment. For us, these successes are an incentive to continue improving on what we have achieved.
Read more about our certificates, awards and prizes as well as memberships and cooperations below.
Certificates
DIN ISO 9001:2015
In July 2021, we successfully passed the recertification according to DIN ISO 9001:2015. It is an important part of our qualitymanagement.
DIN ISO 14001:2015
In July 2021, we successfully passed the recertification according to DIN ISO 14001:2015. Learn more about our environmental management in our sustainability section.
Climateneutral
Since 2022 Halfar has been a climate neutral company. Also our products from stock are climateneutral - certified by ClimatePartner. Read more in our blog.

Certification as OEKOPROFIT® company
Halfar has been certified by OEKOPROFIT® since 2012.
GRS certification
Since June 2021, we were successfully certified according to the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) for the first time.
GOTS certification
Since 2017, we and our organic cotton products are certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).

OEKO-TEX® Label

Fairtrade Label
CheckA

CheckN
In May 2019, our measures in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals were subjected to a review by B.A.U.M. Consult GmbH.Awards and prizes

Awarded family-friendly
For the 2nd time we have been awarded as a family-friendly company by the city of Bielefeld and the Bielefeld Alliance for Families.

Promotional Gift Award 2023 for the ACTIVE sports/travel bag
Our new sports/travel bag ACTIVE could convince in the category "Premium Product" at the Promotional Gift Award 2023.

"Sustainable Company of the year" 2022
After our victory in 2021, we again won the PSI award in the category "Sustainable Company of the year".
Winner CSR Award OWL 2022
We won the CSR Prize OWL in the category "Special Jury Prize". Read more in our blog.

Awarded habitat for insects
Our areas for biodiversity are awarded insect friendly!

Promotional Gift Award 2022 for the cooler shopper SOFTBASKET
Our "cool", sustainable and modern alternative to the traditional shopping basket was able to convince in the category "Premium Product".

"Sustainable Company of the Year" 2021
Halfar wins the PSI Award in the category "Sustainable Company of the Year". Read more in our blog!

Winner "Environmental Initiative" 2021

Winner "Social Excellence" 2021
Halfar wins the PSI Sustainability Award 2021 in the category "Social Excellence".

2nd place "Economic Excellence" 2021
Halfar ranked second in the category "Economic Excellence" at the PSI Sustainability Awards 2021.

Promotional Gift Award 2021 for the organizer ModernClassic

Sustainability Heroes Award "Diversity" 2020
For our cooperation with the integration company prosigno we won in the category "Diversity".

Office and Environment competition 2020
Our award for successful commitment to environmental protection in the office!

Promotional Gift Award 2020 for HALFAR FAST LANE®
Together with the FRAME series, Halfar won the award for its innovative decoration technique. Read more in our blog!
Winner "Social Excellence" 2019
Halfar wins PSI Sustainability Award in the category "Social Excellence". Read more in our blog!
2nd place "Social Initiative" 2019
Halfar ranked second in the category "Social Initiative" at the PSI Sustainability Awards 2019.Read more in our blog!
3rd place "Economic Excellence" 2019
We won 3rd place in the "Economic Excellence" category at the PSI Sustainability Awards 2019. Read more in our blog!
Promotional Gift Award 2019 for the DIAMOND backpack
The versatile backpack which is suitable for everyone. Read more in our blog!
Winner "Social Excellence" 2018
Winner of the CSR prize OWL 2018

Winner "Social Excellence" 2017
Halfar has won the PSI Sustainability Awards 2017 in the category "Social Excellence".

2nd place "Social Initiative" 2017
Halfar has won the 2nd place at the PSI Sustainability Awards 2017 in the category "Social Initiative".

Promotional Gift Award 2017 for the Crunchips cool bag

Promotional Gift Award 2017 for the GIZEH bag
A shining example for a customised bag.

Family-friendly company 2016
Memberships & Cooperations

Member amfori BSCI
As a member of the amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), HALFAR® is obligated to the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct. Its aim is to adhere to certain social and environmental standards.
Cooperation between Werkhaus and Halfar

Member of the B.A.U.M. e.V.
