Sustainability
We are gradually integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business, from the products we create to how we operate our facilities. It informs our decisions, drives innovation, and ensures that we remain a trusted partner for our customers and a responsible steward of the environment.
We provide value to our clients through thoughtful design and responsible production, offering products that align with our ethical principles.
STARTING THE LOOP
We’ve received 3 prestigious certifications from the Textile Exchange, affirming our use of sustainable materials; the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and Organic Content Standard (OCS) certifications. These voluntary certifications help us to increase use of verified organic and recycled materials and provide customers with greater confidence that we have strong social and environmental practices in place to reduce harmful impacts of textile production.
OUR PATH
We’ve achieved significant milestones that underscore our commitment to make a positive difference for people and the planet.
PRODUCT RECYCLING + DONATION
Through collaborations with nonprofits like FABSCRAP, we’ve recycled 615 pounds of textiles in 2023 — saving approximately 5 tons of CO2. Recycling efforts complement our apparel donation programs, which all help to divert waste from landfills.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
We’ve recently completed the development of our state-of-the-art distribution center in Beaumont, CA. Spanning 1.8 million square feet, it is one of the largest facilities of it's kind built in the U.S. since 2021. Achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification and meeting The Sierra Club's stringent environmental standards underscore our commitment to environmental sustainability, which provides a framework for highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.
RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING + CONSUMPTION
We increased the use of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper and recycled plastics across our packaging, from 21% FSC-certified packaging in 2022 to 35% in 2023, a +56% year-over-year increase from virgin paper to FSC Mix. 2024 Goal: increase the use of FSC certified or recycled material in our packaging to at least 50%. We achieve 100% diversion from landfills by recycling all corrugated boxes in our warehouses.
OUR FUTURE GOALS
We’re always improving our transparency, measurability, and compliance across our processes, from supply chain traceability to social compliance.
WE ARE PURSUING AMBITIOUS GOALS LIKE:
100%
Auditing all our core suppliers through the Higg Index, moving to 100% FSC Mix for core packaging across all brands.
100%
Working towards 100% recycled polybags with core customers.
42%
Defining ambitious goals validated by the Science-Based-Targets initiative (SBTi)*, aiming to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Footprint initiatives by -42% by 2030.
+5-10%
Increase the use of sustainable and regenerative fibers by +5-10%, including recycled polyester, organic cotton, and man-made cellulosic fibers.
*Science-Based-Targets initiative (SBTi) is the leading corporate climate action organization that develops standards, tools, and guidance to help companies set meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
Reporting
Hoofddorp, Netherlands | Distribution Center
Transparency and collaboration are key to our company culture. We are always looking to improve what we do through responsibly made fashion. At the same time, we recognize the importance of engaging with all our stakeholders about our progress. The Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) is essential to our sustainability strategy. This tool measures the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities, helping us identify areas for improvement and ensuring we meet high sustainability standards. By using Higg FEM, we can track and improve resource efficiency, waste management and overall environmental impact, which is crucial for responsible production.
