Planet

Focus Area: Emissions & Energy / Packaging

A Promise to our Planet

We know that garment production has a significant negative impact on our planet, and we take that seriously. Recognizing our impact is the first step, but we’re going beyond to aid nature in its recovery. We’re not just treading lightly, but ensuring we contribute to a world that’s better than we found it.

Emissions & Energy

Our Goal


To be a carbon positive business by 2028.




What
We're
Doing

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Map our emissions
and develop a
carbon reduction plan





Establish
an annual
planting day





Develop an
Environmental Policy
for our suppliers





Set and meet
an airfreight
reduction plan





Ensure we use 100%
renewable energy
at our head office

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What
We've
Done



Currently mapping
Scope 1 emissions
through the Sustainable
Business Network
Climate Action Toolbox


All direct textile mills, and 80% of those supplying our manufacturers, comply with OEKO-TEX Product Safety Standards




SDG Alignment     

      


Packaging

Our Goal


100% of our paper / cardboard packaging
to be made from 100% recycled sources.




What
We're
Doing





Reduce the number
of polybags we use
by 75% by 2026




All polybags
made from
100% post-consumer recycled content


Meet Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) packaging targets




What
We've
Done



In 2021 we converted
all NZ courier bags
to meet AS 5810-210,
the Australian and NZ
standard for Home
Compostability



Members of APCO and working towards meeting its Sustainable Packaging Guidelines


Active contributors in the Plastic Free July movement through plastic audits, education initiatives and donations to the Foundation


Reduced unnecessary plastic packaging,
and so far, removed:

1.7 million plastic polybags, 32,000 plastic collar stays, 32,000 plastic butterflys, 60,000 plastic pegs



SDG Alignment