ENVIROMENTALY FRIENDLY ADHESIVES
1988
Environmentally friendly adhesives are used in the production process for the first time. The move reflects BIRKENSTOCK’s environmental awareness and sets an example worldwide.
Christian Birkenstock, Karl Birkenstock’s youngest son, starts working for the family business.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY POLICY
1990
Stephan Birkenstock, Karl Birkenstock’s oldest son, joins the family business.
Footbed production is expanded and modernized with due regard for environmental considerations: energy consumption is reduced by over 90 percent.