SUSTAINABILITY

VISION 2023

Our vision is for an industry where sustainability and human rights are not the effects of fragmented initiatives, but of a business well run. To fulfill this vision, we desire to have a fully traceable supply chain from seed to finished product.

OUR COMMITMENTS

BLANCHE is committed to 4 action areas with an integrated vision of care for people, planet and environment. Together they address 4 UN Sustainability Development goals.

BLANCHE is committed to 4 action areas with an integrated vision of care for people, planet and environment. Together they address 4 UN Sustainability Development goals.

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RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION

BLANCHE will make products that meet internationally recognized sustainability standards in a way that supports the health of environment, worker, and wearer.

KEY ACTIONS:

  • Keep 50% of our production within Europe to reduce transport emissions.
  • Prepare for supply chain transformation and transition to only certified suppliers and factories.
  • Work with industry peers and key suppliers to identify shared sustainability objectives and areas of collaboration.
  • Increase water and energy consumption efficiency.
  • Explore alternative transport arrangements for goods produced long distance.
  • Explore international environmental certification.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 75% of BLA...
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BLANCHE will make products that meet internationally recognized sustainability standards in a way that supports the health of environment, worker, and wearer.

KEY ACTIONS:

  • Keep 50% of our production within Europe to reduce transport emissions.
  • Prepare for supply chain transformation and transition to only certified suppliers and factories.
  • Work with industry peers and key suppliers to identify shared sustainability objectives and areas of collaboration.
  • Increase water and energy consumption efficiency.
  • Explore alternative transport arrangements for goods produced long distance.
  • Explore international environmental certification.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 75% of BLANCHE’s production is within Europe. Primary mode of transportation of good is trains.
  • The factories are governed by EU laws and must follow core environmental and labor standards.
  • Cotton is sourced from a Fairtrade certified supplier in India using non-GMO seeds, rainfed farms. The supplier also pays fair wages and fair market price for raw cotton.
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RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS

Improve the sustainability credentials of materials we use, ensuring we adopt high-performing alternative materials.

KEY ACTIONS:

  • Conduct annual comprehensive material audits.
  • Ensure 100% of material used is internationally certified.
  • 80% of materials used to be post-consumer recycled or upcycled materials.
  • Reduce water consumption during production.
  • Reduce chemical use during production.
  • Progress our commitment to eliminate nonrecyclable, fossil-based packaging materials.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Fairtrade and Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification for cotton. Blanche does not use fur or leather. READ MORE

Improve the sustainability credentials of materials we use, ensuring we adopt high-performing alternative materials.

KEY ACTIONS:

  • Conduct annual comprehensive material audits.
  • Ensure 100% of material used is internationally certified.
  • 80% of materials used to be post-consumer recycled or upcycled materials.
  • Reduce water consumption during production.
  • Reduce chemical use during production.
  • Progress our commitment to eliminate nonrecyclable, fossil-based packaging materials.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Fairtrade and Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification for cotton. Blanche does not use fur or leather.
  • 60% of fabrics BLANCHE uses are certified.
  • Upcycled and regenerated fabricssuch as NewLife, Q-Nova andSeawool constitute 60% of BLANCHE’s material mix.
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REDUCING WASTE

Luxury shouldn’t be wasteful. Blanche will design with circularity in mind using innovative, regenerated, or creatively upcycled materials and will aim for full circularity in 2030.


KEY ACTIONS:

  • Initiate Take-Back program for end-of-life garments to upcycle them.
  • Offer in house repair services.
  • Initiate a zero-waste program for cotton.
  • Audit our GHG emissions.
  • Plan and define Co2 emission reduction targets after audit.
  • Partner with clean up organizations to clean and recycle ocean plastic litter.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Blanche has a collaboration with an external tailor for repairs.
  • 60% of the materials Blanche uses are recycled or upcycled materials.

Luxury shouldn’t be wasteful. Blanche will design with circularity in mind using innovative, regenerated, or creatively upcycled materials and will aim for full circularity in 2030.


KEY ACTIONS:

  • Initiate Take-Back program for end-of-life garments to upcycle them.
  • Offer in house repair services.
  • Initiate a zero-waste program for cotton.
  • Audit our GHG emissions.
  • Plan and define Co2 emission reduction targets after audit.
  • Partner with clean up organizations to clean and recycle ocean plastic litter.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Blanche has a collaboration with an external tailor for repairs.
  • 60% of the materials Blanche uses are recycled or upcycled materials.
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COMMUNITY

Practice sustainability within our community through equal opportunities, education, and inclusivity. Be transparent and accountable towards our community and be a leading advocate for responsible practices. Fairtrade Certification for meeting fair labor regulations, fair wages, and workers safety.

KEY ACTIONS:

  • Ensure fair wages in our supply chain.
  • Promote safe working conditions.
  • Publish and share BLANCHE’s GHG emissions results.
  • Partner with existing suppliers in education programs.
  • Continue to partner with partners such as ISKO Denim, Fairtrade and Nordic Swan Eco-label.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Fairtrade Certification for meeting fair labor regulations, fair wages, and workers safety.

Practice sustainability within our community through equal opportunities, education, and inclusivity. Be transparent and accountable towards our community and be a leading advocate for responsible practices. Fairtrade Certification for meeting fair labor regulations, fair wages, and workers safety.

KEY ACTIONS:

  • Ensure fair wages in our supply chain.
  • Promote safe working conditions.
  • Publish and share BLANCHE’s GHG emissions results.
  • Partner with existing suppliers in education programs.
  • Continue to partner with partners such as ISKO Denim, Fairtrade and Nordic Swan Eco-label.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Fairtrade Certification for meeting fair labor regulations, fair wages, and workers safety.
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LOOKING FORWARD

As a ‘born responsible’ brand, BLANCHE is uniquely positioned to drive real transformation in the fashion industry.

However, as a small enterprise, we can’t do it all. Due to small order sizes, finding suppliers with the right credentials is sometimes a challenge.

We will continue to monitor, adapt, and improve the way we operate to meet our environmental ambitions and inspire our audiences, peers, and employees to take positive climate action. Every day, we will do a little better.

As a ‘born responsible’ brand, BLANCHE is uniquely positioned to drive real transformation in the fashion industry.

However, as a small enterprise, we can’t do it all. Due to small order sizes, finding suppliers with the right credentials is sometimes a challenge.

We will continue to monitor, adapt, and improve the way we operate to meet our environmental ambitions and inspire our audiences, peers, and employees to take positive climate action. Every day, we will do a little better.

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