COMPANY PROFILE
MAC aT a glance
Today, MAC is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of men’s and women’s trousers. Every year, MAC develops six collections each for women and men. Another four collections are being launched for the DayDream and No.1 lines in the womenswear segment. Since its foundation, MAC has stood for harmony with nature. This is epitomised by our light-flooded company headquarters made of natural materials and surrounded by a large garden with wildflower meadows and watercourses.
sustainable Action drives us
ECONOMICAL
economic Performance
SOCIAL
society & social Commitment
ECOLOGICAL
protection of the environment and resources
Picture by Nomi Baumgartl
Our sustainability Strategy
Product
creation of desire and Improvement
- Sustainable materials
- Chemical management (sustainable washing and dyeing)
Processes
constant analysing and optimizing
- Supply chain mangagement
- Innovation in product manufacturing
- Circular economy
Environment
Saving energy and resources
- Protection of the environment and climate
- Water consumption & wastewater
- Packaging
society
Taking responsibility
- Safe work and workplace
- Employees and employee development
- Social commitment
HOW are mac trousers made?
Design, reasearch & cut
It all starts with the design and development of on-trend styles and perfect cuts.
raw material production
Even the production of raw materials like cotton, viscose and polyester can have a significant impact on people and the environment. This is why we use 100% sustainable cotton, for instance.
spinning, weaving
The raw materials are then made into yarns and woven into textile fabric.
dyeing
Next comes the dyeing process. Our producers follow the legal guidelines on the use of chemicals and do not use bleaching agents.
prodcution
In the next process step, tailoring, the fabrics and accessories – like buttons, hang tags and labels – are used to make and finish ready-to-wear MAC trousers.
logistics
After production, our trousers are transported to our logistics centre in Roßbach, Wald in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
quality control
Before delivery to our sales partners or end consumers, we carry out strict quality controls at our company headquarters in Roßbach, Wald.
sale
Our trousers are now sold worldwide through specialist retailers, online and via social media. Wherever possible, we renounce the use of all unnecessary shipping packaging.
where are mac trousers made?
Since our production takes place exclusively in Europe and neighbouring countries, our supply chain is more resilient to disruptions in globally networked supply chains. This makes MAC a reliable partner for specialist retail. The short transport routes also protect the environment. By way of comparison, the CO2 emissions for MAC transport are up to 98% lower than air freight from Asia and 15% lower than sea freight.
Through regular visits to our production facilities and many years of trusting collaboration, we are able to monitor compliance with social standards much more effectively and know how and under which conditions MAC trousers are made.
Our next project? MAC trousers made and produced entirely in Germany!
MAC headquarters Roßbach, Wald
Weaving, spinning, dyeing mills
Our spinning, weaving and dyeing mills are located in Turkey, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Production facilities
Most of our trousers are made in Turkey. We also produce in Poland, Italy, North Macedonia, Morocco and Tunisia. We are extremely proud that a small number of our trousers are still made at our company headquarters and thus bear the ‘Made in Germany’ label.
Picture by Nomi Baumgartl
MAC contributes to the achievement of the un sustainabile development goals
sustainability report
Awareness of sustainable business practices in an industry that does not automatically operate in an environmentally friendly manner has always been at the forefront of our thinking at MAC.
With the Sustainability Report 2022, we want to document what is already being done to achieve sustainable development today and what still needs to be done in the future in order to always meet our growing demands.
As a company, we are particularly proud of the fact that we also made significant progress in implementing our sustainability targets last year. We will vigorously continue our commitment to sustainability in the coming years. We are looking at a future in which we meet our customers' requirements for a desirable and sustainable product over the long term, while at the same time, contributing to our environment and our society.
With the Sustainability Report 2022, we would like to take you with us on our journey into this future.
operational energy concept for Mac
MAC is currently implementing an operational overall energy concept that has been developed in cooperation with students from the East Bavarian Technical University in Amberg. This energy program is supported by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. The concept includes, among other things, the installation of a photovoltaic system on the roofs of the company headquarters in Wald/Roßbach, which are built from sustainable materials. Another step in the project 'MAC becomes climate neutral'. Further sustainability goals and successes already achieved in the strategy lived by MAC in the triad of economic, ecological, and social responsibility are summarized annually in the MAC Sustainability Report.
Architecture
The clear architecture of our light-flooded and spacious company headquarters in the middle of greenery reflects our corporate culture and offers a pleasant working atmosphere. However, our goal was not to build an award-winning structure, bur rather a friendly environment in which everyone can feel at ease. A goal we have succeeded in.
Flora & Fauna
Our spacious company premises amidst the gentle hilly landscape of the Upper Palatinate Forest provides an ideal habitat for many plants and animals. Trees and shrubs provide shelter for numerous bird species. The flowering meadows around the company building present a colorful sea of flowers during the summer months. In addition, the biodiversity provides a habitat for numerous small animals and insects such as butterflies, flies, bees, and bumblebees. The large area is also home to 20 bee colonies. A beekeeper takes care of the hives, which are distributed over the entire area. In the flower-rich environment and the nearby forests and fields, bees find sufficient food and, as flower pollinators, maintain our crops and agriculture. The protection of bat species is also close to our hearts. Therefore, bat boxes have been placed on trees and under the canopies of the company building. These serve as shelters and valuable roosts for the endangered mammal species.
Code of Conduct
MAC's Code of Conduct encompasses the company's ethical, social and environmental principles. As a guideline, it requires respectful interaction between colleagues within the company and regulates behavior towards business partners, nature, animals and the environment.
social commitment
‘When it comes to making a positive contribution, we’re always happy to help’ - that is the credo of MAC. We are deeply aware of our responsibility and want to give some of our success back to society. Accordingly, we have always supported - regionally and nationally - social institutions and associations with donations in cash and in kind. These include clubs, youth organizations, schools, and kindergartens as well as senior citizen facilities. In addition, we support various charities as well as cultural organizations. Moreover, we are not only actively involved in environmental protection, but also help Nature and environmental protection associations monetarily through sponsorship contributions.