Writing instruments maker
Established in 1835, today Staedtler is Europe's largest manufacturer of pencils, and sells its products through 21 global subsidiaries. 80% of production occurs in Germany.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Staedtler Mars GmbH & Co. KG
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FSC certification
This company holds Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sells products certified as FSC 100%.
Source: FSC
(2023)
Fair labour agreement
In November 2006, Staedtler signed an international framework agreement on workers' rights with the Building and Woodworkers' International (BWI) and the German union IG Metall. The accord includes the standard range of labour rights and employment issues covered by such global agreements (Global agreements - state of play), covering: bans on child and forced labour, non-discrimination, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, decent wages, elimination of excessive working hours, health and safety, training, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, and social benefits.
Source: news
(2006)
CSR claims
This company has corporate social responsibility claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2014)
Staedtler Foundation
Since its foundation in 1997, all shares of the Staedtler Group have been held by the Staedtler Foundation. This public foundation under civil law is dedicated above all to the promotion of innovative ideas and the perpetuation of knowledge. The Staedtler Foundation promotes scientific research at national universities and polytechnics.
It also supports cultural projects closely concerned with the subject of education.
Source: company website
(2014)
'Biodiversity in Good Company' member
This company is a member of the 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative. They have signed the Leadership Declaration, thereby committing to the integration of biodiversity conservation concerns into their entrepreneurial actions and management systems.
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Employees:
2,000
(2014)
Subsidiaries:
Staedtler (Pacific) Pty Ltd
Writing instruments
Their manufacturing plant in Sydney makes pens and pencils. Finished products such as sharpeners, erasers, highlighters, markers etc are imported.
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Staedtler Australia
Staedtler
Rulers
Staedtler
Scissors
Staedtler
Erasers & Sharpeners
Staedtler
Pencils & Colouring
Staedtler
Pens