Sustainability
With our mission to be a global fashion brand comes a great responsibility to think and act sustainable on all levels. On this journey it is all about awareness in choices of material, production, transportation and consumption, while at the same time striving for innovations and solutions through cooperations that can really be a game changer. These are our everyday commitments.
Sustainability
With our mission to be a global fashion brand comes a great responsibility to think and act sustainable on all levels. On this journey it is all about awareness in choices of material, production, transportation and consumption, while at the same time striving for innovations and solutions through cooperations that can really be a game changer. These are our everyday commitments.
Sustainability
With being a global fashion brand comes a great responsibility to think and act sustainable. It is all about awareness in choices of material, production, transportation and consumption, while at the same time striving for innovations and solutions through cooperations that can really be a game changer. These are our everyday commitments.
OUR TOP
SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES
Whether we have high or limited possibilities to act or make a difference, we have pointed out the 7 areas that are top priority and of high interest for us and our stakeholders.
• Material
• Transparency / Knowledge sharing
• Emissions to air
• Clean water
• Process Chemicals
• Our own workplaces
• Production working conditions
You can read about these areas in the Sustainability Report 2019. They are also connected to 7 of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals.
All areas have accomplishments such as 100% sustainable textile materials and LWG rated tanneries, regular staff sustainability trainings, efficient chemical control and substance replacement and our recycling program. Yet we are aware of and humble to the fact that in some areas we have a lot more to do; the monitoring of emissions to air, the continuous exchange of substances that may be harmful to person and/or planet and further dialogue regarding production working conditions.
OUR TOP
SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES
Whether we have high or limited possibilities to act or make a difference, we have pointed out the 7 areas that are top priority and of high interest for us and our stakeholders.
• Material
• Transparency / Knowledge sharing
• Emissions to air
• Clean water
• Process Chemicals
• Our own workplaces
• Production working conditions
You can read about these areas in the Sustainability Report 2019. They are also connected to 7 of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals.
All areas have accomplishments such as 100% sustainable textile materials and LWG rated tanneries, regular staff sustainability trainings, efficient chemical control and substance replacement and our recycling program. Yet we are aware of and humble to the fact that in some areas we have a lot more to do; the monitoring of emissions to air, the continuous exchange of substances that may be harmful to person and/or planet and further dialogue regarding production working conditions.
Some things we keep doing on our own, but to really get a change, the industry collaboration is key. So, on top of these top priorities comes collaboration with our peers in the industry. And with all of you following us on our journey, only if we work together, we can close the loop one day.
OUR TOP SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES
Whether we have high or limited possibilities to act or make a difference, we have pointed out the 7 areas that are top priority and of high interest for us and our stakeholders.
• Material
• Transparency / Knowledge sharing
• Emissions to air
• Clean water
• Process Chemicals
• Our own workplaces
• Production working conditions
You can read about these areas in the Sustainability Report 2019. They are also connected to 7 of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals.
All areas have accomplishments such as 100% sustainable textile materials and LWG rated tanneries, regular staff sustainability trainings, efficient chemical control and substance replacement and our recycling program. Yet we are aware of and humble to the fact that in some areas we have a lot more to do; the monitoring of emissions to air, the continuous exchange of substances that may be harmful to person and/or planet and further dialogue regarding production working conditions. Some things we keep doing on our own, but to really get a change, the industry collaboration is key. So, on top of these top priorities comes collaboration with our peers in the industry. And with all of you following us on our journey, only if we work together, we can close the loop one day.
Vagabond Sustainability News
Aiming to further develop a more sustainable leather production with less strain on the environment, we became members of the Leather Working Group (LWG) in 2019.
Our inhouse experience and skills within shoemaking is, and has always been, our compass and best tool in the close cooperation with our suppliers. For further support and continuous development, we are continuously looking for fruitful collaborations within the industry. Focusing on sustainability for leather, the Leather Working Group is today one of the most well-known and well-regarded not-for-profit membership organizations for stakeholders across the leather supply chain. As members we get access to valuable learnings about best practices in the industry and the latest innovations. By being part of this group of stakeholders that strive for structural and systematic improvements in the leather industry, we are hopeful to further improve the environmental efforts together with our suppliers.
As of today (2020), more than 60% of our leather materials are from LWG rated tanneries. We aim for all our leather suppliers to be LWG rated by 2022 at the latest.
Now all Vagabond Concept stores in selected cities in Europe are able to offer Shoe Bring Back, a combined reuse and recycle service which is revolutionary for the shoe business
Last out were the stores in Moscow and St Petersburg and the response has been very positive from day one. “We are so pleased that we can now offer this project in all stores” says Anna Fahle Björcke, Head of Communications at Vagabond. “With Shoe Bring Back we want to set light on the importance of reuse and recycling. Most of our shoes are not sold through our concept stores, but by developing this service in our own channels we want to encourage and invite to talk about, and act to close the loop”.
For the best durability of a shoe, high-quality glue needs to be used when mounting crucial parts, like the outsole. Inevitably, these glues contain substances which could be harmful
In our continuous strive to reduce risks of harm to people or planet, we decided to join forces with SWEREA, a Swedish test and research laboratory, in a project aiming to improve the glues that are currently used and find more healthy alternatives. “Current glues have been modified and the first tests with alternative methods have been conducted in our own workshop in Varberg and even if there are more to do before we can launch in the producing units, the results are promising” says Maria Olander, Head of Design at Vagabond Shoemakers.
Everybody talk about Tencel™, the cellulose material with cotton-like properties which can help to ease the strain on our planet
Starting 2019, we introduce Tencel™ in our collections as an alternative to the GOTS cotton and as one of the actions to reduce our water footprint. The Tencel™ Lyocell fibers originate from wood derived from responsible forestry. Tencel production is a closed loop process that significantly reduces the need of water, energy and chemicals in the manufacturing of the material. “We introduce Tencel™ as an alternative to the organic GOTS-certified cotton. Not only is this good for the planet, but the material also has the gentle feel against the skin and is moist-absorbing which makes it a suitable material for the inside of our shoes. We are happy with how it has turned out” says Ulrika Simonsson, Sustainability Manager at Vagabond.
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