From the very beginning, Le Parapluie de Cherbourg has championed a demanding vision of French manufacturing: producing durable, repairable umbrellas designed to last. Today, in the face of environmental and societal challenges, our company is further strengthening its commitment by structuring its CSR approach around the ISO 26000 standard. This approach has been recognized by AFNOR Certification, which confirmed our CSR commitment in 2024 with a very positive result of level 2 out of 4 in the ISO 26000 assessment.
ISO 26000 Assessment
Level 2: Confirmed Commitment (AFNOR 2024)
This recognition validates the actions we carry out daily around several essential pillars:
Preservation and transmission of French know-how
Quality and durability of our products
Involvement of our teams
Territorial anchoring
Reducing our environmental impact
A relationship of trust built with our partners and suppliers
As a Living Heritage Company, we place Made in France, quality, and the transmission of know-how at the heart of our business. Our commitment is also reflected in our stronginvolvement in local networks and our support for social, solidarity, and environmental initiatives.
We promote a human resources policy based on versatility, learning, inclusion, and career transition. Apprentices, interns, and employees thrive in an environment where manager accessibility and open communication are paramount.
The durability of our products is an integral part of our CSR approach. Our umbrellas are designed to be robust and repairable in order to encourage more responsible consumption.
We have also implemented a policy aimed at limiting waste and recovering materials, particularly through the reuse of fabric scraps in derivative products. Our company also supports several reforestation projects.
Faced with the climate challenge, it was important for our company to take a further step by carrying out our greenhouse gas emissions assessment as part of the Diag Décarbon'Action scheme, supported by Bpifrance, in partnership with ADEME and the Association for Low Carbon Transition, with the support of Carbon Matters.
This study allowed us to precisely measure our carbon footprint for the fiscal year 2024–2025: 733 tCO₂e.
As with many manufacturing companies, the bulk of our impact lies beyond our walls: Freight and product distribution, Purchasing and Energy.
This analysis provides an essential basis for building a concrete and measurable reduction trajectory.
To accelerate our low-carbon transition, we are committed to several key actions:
Eco-design: development of lower-impact materials, improvement of automatic frames to facilitate repair, and selection of less emissive equipment.
Supplier engagement: gradual integration of CSR criteria and packaging reduction
Responsible logistics: consolidating shipments and improving carbon transparency with our carriers
Low-carbon mobility : gradual electrification of our fleet, preferential use of rail and development of videoconferencing
Circularity and exemplary practices : second-hand corner project, replacement of our gas boiler and promotion of our environmental initiatives
Raising awareness among teams : involving all employees in our transition journey
The Origine France Garantie (OFG) certification was created in 2010 to guarantee to consumers the genuine French origin of a product. More demanding than a simple "Made in France" label, it is based on precise criteria verified by an independent body.
For the Manufacture Le Parapluie de Cherbourg, this certification reflects the desire to preserve local production and to guarantee manufacturing carried out mainly on national territory.
Guaranteed French Origin Certification (OFG)
First OFG certification in 2021
To obtain this certification, a product must meet two essential criteria:
These criteria are checked by an independent body to ensure reliable and transparent certification.
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg has been awarded OFG certification, which attests that its umbrellas are primarily manufactured in France according to strict criteria. This distinction confirms the company's commitment to supporting local production and promoting French craftsmanship.
The company obtained its first OFG certification in 2021, marking an important step in the official recognition of its commitment to Made in France.
This certification reinforces the legitimacy of the House in its approach to French manufacturing and underlines the consistency of its industrial and artisanal positioning.
Through this certification, Le Parapluie de Cherbourg actively contributes to the promotion of French industry. This choice helps maintain jobs, develop local economic activity, and preserve recognized technical skills.
The OFG certification also reflects the Manufacture's commitment to a sustainable production model, prioritizing close collaboration with expertise and partners.
Origine France Garantie provides a benchmark of trust for consumers by offering a concrete guarantee on the origin of products.
For Le Parapluie de Cherbourg, this certification strengthens the brand's credibility, enhances its positioning on Made in France and constitutes a real differentiating asset in the market.
This distinction confirms the identity of the House: combining French manufacturing, transparency and sustainable quality.
The Origine France Garantie certification is currently the only certification that independently attests to the French origin of a product. Recognized nationally, it allows companies to promote their production while offering consumers reliable and verified information.
Present in many sectors of activity, it constitutes a reference tool to promote French industry and highlight companies that choose to manufacture mainly in France.
The Living Heritage Company (EPV) label was created in 2005 by the French government to recognize French companies with outstanding artisanal and industrial expertise. It rewards companies that stand out for the quality of their production, their mastery of rare techniques, and their contribution to France's economic and cultural influence.
Awarded for a period of 5 years, this label is given after a demanding selection process and constitutes a true national recognition.
Living Heritage Company (EPV) Certification
Awarded several times and renewed in 2024
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg has been awarded the EPV label, which recognizes its expertise in manufacturing high-end umbrellas Made in France. This distinction acknowledges the company's artisanal know-how, based on traditional techniques, a commitment to quality, and sustainable manufacturing.
Having already obtained the label several times by the company, it was renewed in 2024, confirming once again the excellence and sustainability of the Maison's expertise.
Through this distinction, Le Parapluie de Cherbourg affirms its positioning around French excellence and the preservation of a unique industrial heritage.
To obtain this distinction, a company must meet several criteria:
To possess rare or exceptional expertise
Mastering traditional or innovative techniques
Ensuring high-quality production
Participating in the transmission of skills and professions
Contributing to French economic and cultural influence
The EPV label not only recognizes product quality but also the company's commitment to passing on its expertise. Le Parapluie de Cherbourg emphasizes training, apprenticeships, and the promotion of traditional crafts.
Based in Cherbourg, the Manufacture also contributes to the dynamism of the region by promoting local and responsible production.
The EPV label represents a true recognition of French excellence and constitutes a benchmark of trust for consumers.
For Le Parapluie de Cherbourg, this label enhances its brand image, strengthens its credibility with customers and partners, and highlights its membership in a circle of state-recognized companies of excellence. It also represents a commercial advantage and a differentiating factor in the market.
This distinction confirms the identity of the House: combining tradition, innovation and sustainable quality.
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