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.
EcoVadis Gold Award
We have been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis. This puts us in the top 2% of companies in our industry as rated by EcoVadis.
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.
Ökogas with ÖkoPLUS certification
We operate our logistics site heating with 100 % climate-neutral eco-gas
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
Some of our produtcs are certified by OEKO-TEX®.
Fairtrade Label
With this label we distinguish our fairtrade products.
CheckA
Together with B.A.U.M. Consult, we used the "CheckA" in an insightful workshop to work out what possible consequences and risks climate change could have on the Halfar sites in Bielefeld.
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
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
Halfar wins the PSI Sustainability Award 2021 in the category "Environmental Initiative".
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
The practical organiser made of recycled felt is the ideal companion for the office and home office.
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!
Office and Environment competition 2019
Our reward for successful commitment to environmental protection in the office!
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
In 2018, Halfar wins the PSI Sustainability Award in the category "Social Excellence".
Read more in our blog!
Winner of the CSR prize OWL 2018
In 2018, Halfar wins the regional CSR prize OWL 2018.
Read more in our blog!
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
The costumised crispy cool bag won the Promotional Gift Award 2017!
Promotional Gift Award 2017 for the GIZEH bag
A shining example for a customised bag.
Family-friendly company 2016
Halfar is one of the three most family-friendly companies in the area.
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
Halfar supports people with disabilities and cooperates with the Werkhaus since 2002! Read more in the HALFAR® Blog.
Member of the B.A.U.M. e.V.
Since September 2017, Halfar has been a member of the network for sustainable economy.
Member of the energy efficiency network OWL
Another step forward in protecting the environment is our membership in the energy efficiency network OWL.