VAUDE
René Bethmann is an experienced professional in sustainable business practices, currently serving as a Consultant at the VAUDE Academy and Senior Innovation Manager at VAUDE since January 2013. René's responsibilities include driving sustainable material engagement, developing the Green Shape System, and implementing novel biobased products. Notable achievements include the development of a comprehensive Material Policy, initiatives to reduce fossil fuel dependency, and introducing recycling technologies into the textile value chain. Previously, René held leadership roles in materials and testing coordination at Norrøna Sport AS and worked as an R&D Engineer at ASSOS of Switzerland GmbH. René holds a degree in Textile & Clothing Engineering from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, earned in 2007.
VAUDE
As a modern family-run company and Europe’s environmentally friendly outdoor supplier, VAUDE takes its social and environmental responsibility very seriously. We breathe life into this maxim in all three of our business segments: Mountain Sports, Bike Sports and Packs ‘n Bags. We have been working with the strict environmental bluesign® standard since 2001, which controls the entire textile manufacturing chain. We were also the first Outdoor company to receive EMAS certification. We will also continue to improve our environmental performance in the future and have set ourselves the goal of gradually transforming the entire product palette so that it is manufactured according to the highest standards of environmental compatibility. We are working to make (y)our world a better place. The Brand VAUDE VAUDE stands for respect in all its interaction with others and the nature around us. We have set our sight on becoming Europe’s most environmentally friendly outdoor brand, so that sportsmen and women of today, and those to come can enjoy nature to the fullest. We are pioneers in this way, challenging convention and pushing the limits of the possible. VAUDE’s roots are in mountain sports. The passion we experience on the ascent and the peace we find at the top are what drive us. Without the mountains, VAUDE wouldn’t be what it is today. It is our foundation, our brand symbol, and it stands for the high expectations we place on ourselves as a company and on our products.