Interview with Laurine Gorieu, head of quality and CSR, Tediber
Could you introduce yourself briefly?
I am Head of the Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department at Tediber , where CSR is a central focus and a topic we care deeply about.
Tediber is a French company specializing in high-quality, eco-friendly mattresses and sleep products, committed to sustainability and social responsibility.
Since June 2021, we have held the status of a “mission-driven company,” officially enshrined in our bylaws. This entails specific commitments verified every two years by an independent third-party organization.
Our main objective is to reduce our carbon intensity by 35% by 2030, considering both the overall carbon footprint and the product-related impact relative to revenue. As a growing company, we face the challenge of balancing commercial objectives with reducing our environmental footprint.
The core of our business is the product, which is also the main driver of our carbon footprint, representing 90–95% of our environmental impact. It is therefore our primary lever for action.
To support this, we use Waro, a platform that allows us to accurately measure the environmental impact of our products by collecting data from our suppliers (raw materials, logistics, etc.).
For other CSR aspects beyond environmental impact, we rely on the ZEI platform to monitor key indicators. ZEI helps us identify relevant metrics, gain an overview of performance, determine areas for improvement, and highlight strengths. This structured approach enables us to optimize our CSR management and overall performance.
What are your main CSR challenges?
We have identified three essential challenges:
- Offer an alternative range of responsible, sustainable products sold at fair prices to encourage responsible consumption and well-being.
- Contribute to reinventing supply chains, address environmental challenges, and generate a positive social impact.
- Engage employees in the company’s success.
What does committing to CSR mean to you?
As players in an industry with a strong environmental impact, we are aware of our ability to influence outcomes, even modestly. Even if our impact seems limited, it is essential to engage. Customer expectations are real, and new regulations are expected.
Just like companies embraced digital transformation years ago, it is now time for businesses to fully commit to CSR and improve product manufacturing. Consumers have high expectations, and companies must anticipate upcoming regulatory changes.
What are your upcoming CSR priorities and goals?
Our priorities for the coming year include:
- Developing and implementing a responsible purchasing charter while encouraging supplier engagement.
- Conducting a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment at the start of next year to monitor and evaluate our environmental trajectory.
What are your expectations of stakeholders?
One major commitment is to mobilize our entire supply chain, especially product suppliers, by introducing a responsible supplier charter.
We have begun drafting a responsible purchasing charter, and we aim to encourage all suppliers to adhere to the United Nations Global Compact, focusing on principles such as transparency and anti-corruption.
By June, we target 70–80% of suppliers having signed this compact. At the same time, seeing service partners like Affilae engaged in CSR is very encouraging. We are excited to guide all stakeholders in understanding their ecosystem, fostering a collective and responsible approach.
Closing remarks
A big thank you to Laurine for sharing her time. It is very insightful to learn about the details of Tediber’s CSR strategy and upcoming projects.
