Posted by Lorenzo van Sichem
on April 17, 2025
We are proud to announce that i-did has been recertified this year on the Social Enterprise Performance Ladder (PSO). We even score well above the highest level! This confirms that we structurally offer employment to workers who come from vulnerable groups. and that we will continue to do so!
This certification shows that social entrepreneurship is in our DNA. Not just now, but structurally. And the best part is: when you buy from us, you contribute to this.
What does PSO30+ entail?
Organizations with a PSO30+ certificate demonstrate that at least 30% of their employees come from vulnerable groups. At i-did, that percentage is even 59.9%, well above the standard for level 3, the highest level on the Social Enterprise Performance Ladder. Only a small number of organizations in the Netherlands manage to score so high, and that makes us extra proud.
Social procurement at i-did = making an impact
Does your organization have to deal with SROI obligations? Then buying from i-did is a smart and social move.
SROI stands for Social Return On Investment and means that organizations give something back to society when they carry out contracts for (semi)governmental bodies. Often, such a tender requires that a percentage of the contract amount is spent on social impact – for example by employing people from vulnerable groups or buying from a social enterprise.
i-did fits this perfectly: we are certified with the PSO30+ mark and more than meet the requirements for social entrepreneurship. By buying from us, you therefore automatically meet the SROI requirement én contribute to sustainable employment.
Working with i-did? A smart idea!
Are you a (semi)public organization that wants to procure socially? Then article 2.82 of the Public Procurement Act is worth considering. This article offers the possibility to reserve a contract for social enterprises that have a PSO30+ certification – such as i-did.
This means that you can consciously choose to open certain tenders exclusively to companies that demonstrably help people from vulnerable groups find work. A powerful way to make social entrepreneurship a real part of your procurement and tendering policy.
Proud of our team
We are extremely proud of our team – they are the real strength of i-did. Thanks to their commitment, talent, and motivation, we have been able to receive the PSO30+ certificate again. Every day, our colleagues work hard not only to make beautiful products, but also to create an impact. Without them, this would not have been possible.
Want to know more?
Do you want to know how you can use your purchasing power for more social impact? Or how PSO30+ helps your organization to operate more socially? Go to the webshop now Contact us via sales@i-did.nl – we are happy to help you brainstorm!
Text: Floor Hendrikx
Photography: Floor Hendrikx
i-did turns textiles into social impact
Every year, more than 200,000 tons of textiles are thrown away in the Netherlands, including large quantities of workwear. At the same time, there are more than 400,000 people on social assistance, including status holders and people for whom access to work is not a given. They have few opportunities to discover and use their talents.
At i-did, we combine these two challenges: old textiles get a second life and are processed into products that really matter. Products that are made by people who get the chance at i-did to gain experience and contribute to society in a meaningful way.
More and more companies choose products from i-did, which means our social impact and reach grow every year. On this page we share insights, figures, and examples of how clothing reuse and social impact come together.
