OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Our mission is to enhance the design process, sourcing, and fabric selection to reduce our environmental impact.
We aim to fully understand the environmental footprint of our garment production and identify where the biggest impact occurs. That’s why we partnered with Made2Flow, a company specializing in gathering and validating environmental data across fashion supply chains to provide personalized impact assessments.
By analyzing our supply chains, we obtained detailed, validated data on our environmental footprint. For a pilot of 82 styles, Made2Flow engaged 88 production partners across 15 countries, with 64% of the data coming from primary sources, ensuring high accuracy.
You can find our pilot products and their ecological footprint measurements here.
HOW THE INDICATORS ARE DEFINED
CO2 EMISSIONS
Greenhouse gases absorb and emit infrared radiation within Earth's wavelength range. Measured in CO2 equivalent, this includes gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane.
WATER CONSUMPTION
Water used directly in processes or sub-processes, such as energy generation, and withdrawn from its original source.
LAND USE
The environmental impacts of occupying, reshaping, and managing land for human purposes.
HOW MADE2FLOW CONDUCTED THE ASSESSMENT:
- Supply Chain Mapping
Our supply chain traceability is already comparably high. For the assessment, we provided Made2Flow with contacts for each style's manufacturer, fabric, and trim supplier. They traced unknown partners across tiers 1-4 and outlined each garment's production process.
2. Primary Data Collection
Made2Flow gathered environmental data - energy use, waste, chemical usage - directly from our production partners and their suppliers.
3. Validation
Data was validated using a proprietary algorithm to ensure credibility. Secondary data came from previously collected primary data and 22 external databases.
4. Calculation and Analysis
Using life cycle assessment (ReCiPe 2016 midpoint), Made2Flow calculated environmental impact indicators like CO2 emissions and water use.
5. Benchmarking
Each item was compared to similar materials, factoring in common industry processes and transport modes. Benchmark data came from peer-reviewed studies and 22 recognized databases.
THE USE PHASE OF THE GARMENT
Our environmental assessment covers production processes up to our warehouse (cradle-to-site). However, how long a garment is worn and cared for also affects its overall environmental impact. Longer wear reduces the impact per use and waste created.
Therefore we focus on quality and longevity. Our clothes are made to last, and our Care Guide shows how to care for fabrics in eco-friendly ways to extend their lifespan, ensuring you can enjoy them for years or even pass them on.
