Better materials & design

Life Cycle Analyses as the basis for sustainable design

In collaboration with our partner Ecochain, we perform a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for all shoes in our range. With the LCA, we calculate the environmental impact and carbon footprint of our shoes and gain insight into where we can improve. This is how we apply our principle of ‘to measure = to know’. The calculation method we use for this and the results for a number of new models are currently being validated by an independent third party: Ecoreview. In doing so, we are taking a step further in terms of honest and transparent communication to the market.

New design for our shoe boxes

60%

Ink reduction

New shoe box designs with 60% ink reduction and made of FSC-certified cardboard, compared to the current design. For all Redbrick, Grisport and Strövels models. All other brands will follow in 2023.

Use of water-

based ink weight-based Recycled cardboard

No leather in our new designs, but more sustainable alternatives such as microfibre.

FSC-certified

>50% Recycled material

Six new models with >50% recycled raw material developed.

Life Cycle Assessment

LCAs as a starting point for more sustainable choices in the design process.