Social Sustainability

Sustainable success through responsibility

Our long-term success stems from a balance of environmental responsibility, economic performance, and social action. By consistently integrating these three dimensions, we lay the foundation for sustainable innovation and long-term value – for our company, our customers, and society.

Our goal is clear: to position tesa as the leading employer of choice by promoting diversity, assuming social responsibility, and reporting transparently on our progress. We are convinced that companies with a diverse workforce are not only more innovative, but also more resilient in times of crisis and better equipped for the future.

Partnership with Save the Children: education that makes global impact

Since 2020, we have maintained a strong partnership with Save the Children. With total funding of approximately 3 million euros, we have jointly supported more than 17 projects for children and families in need around the world. From Germany to Vietnam and Turkey to Latin America—everywhere we go, we help children gain access to education and a chance at a better future.

In Germany, through the MakerLabs project, we are fostering digital inclusion for children who are disadvantaged in the education system. In Vietnam, we support climate clubs for children that have been established in secondary schools. Here, teacher training, extracurricular activities, and children’s clubs provide fundamental knowledge about climate change, prevention, and adaptation strategies. In Turkey, we are developing multilingual educational programs on climate awareness and emergency preparedness. And in Latin America, we use rapid-response tools to ensure that children have access to education even during crises.

As a reliable partner, we have also been there to help in acute crisis situations – whether following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria in 2023 or in supporting refugees from Ukraine. You can find more information about the projects here (opens in a new window or tab).

Local commitment worldwide – from employees for their regions

Global reach with a local focus: tesa feels a strong connection to the countries and regions where we operate through our locations and production facilities. That’s why every tesa location is actively involved in local projects that make a real difference in the community –whether in education, environmental protection, or social and humanitarian causes.

To achieve a lasting impact, our regional offices focus on long-term partnerships rather than one-off initiatives. Each location selects projects that align with local needs and our focus areas. This goes beyond financial support: We encourage our employees worldwide to get actively involved – through volunteering, creative fundraising campaigns, and personal engagement.

Well-designed corporate social responsibility programs can significantly reduce employee turnover. At tesa, our employees are actively involved – whether through creative fundraising campaigns or the “Bye Bye Bytes” campaign, in which employees deleted digital clutter and tesa made a donation for every bit deleted.