2023 Sustainability Goals

In order to be a truly sustainable fashion brand, we must take into consideration all aspects of the value chain. Our brand must not only be low waste and limit its emissions, it must also promote greater environmental conservation and restoration, advance global gender and pay equity, and invest in research and practices that will drive a sustainable standard. 

Below are our objectives to become a more sustainable fashion brand in 2023:

Planning

• Begin with extensive research and planning
• Before release, ensure your practices are well thought out, achievable, and maintainable

Environmental Considerations

• Build factories in areas free of critical species and restore and develop on damaged land where possible
• Hold manufacturing facilities to the highest environmental and social standards:
  • Power with renewable energy if geographically and politically available
  • Adhere to local environmental regulations, improve if they are not at the highest standard
  • Use nontoxic dyes and detergents
  • Install catchment systems to prevent microfibers from infiltrating waterways

Resource Considerations

• Calculate resource demand including initial extraction
• Avoid fabrics that are highly water, land, and energy intensive
• Avoid fabrics that are made from fossil fuels
• Seek to create quality, lasting goods

Waste Considerations 

• Hold trainings on ways to reduce mistakes and fabric waste
  • Discover ways to repurpose fabric waste
  • Create a discounted line of “mistake garments”
• Eliminate single use plastics across all steps of supply chain
• Use eco-friendly packaging
• Close the loop of the garment’s lifecycle
  • Take back garments at end of life
  • Establish a repair or upcycling program

Social Considerations

• Ensure your manufacturing promotes SDG advancement including SDG 1: No Poverty,  SDG 5: Gender Equality, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Incorporate into company’s mission building up local community, economy, and contributing to greater rights
  • Adhere to greatest local work regulations, improve if they are not at that highest standard
  • Pay workers livable wages with reasonable working hours
  • Provide adequate break times
  • Ensure factories have adequate lighting, windows and ventilation
  • Ensure fabric is sourced from ethical manufacturers that pay workers proper wages and provide proper working conditions
  • Provide opportunities for workers to receive trade-specific training and development and move to positions of management