Manual for a Sustainable Approach
PRODUCTION
Strategy for Aritzia
CURRENTLY: In terms of practices implemented throughout the production processes, Aritzia has made various steps to drive environmental sustainability throughout its manufacturing supply chain. MANUFACTURING PROCESS: • Higg Index
To monitor the environmental performance of its supply chain partners, Aritzia adopted the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) in 2018, an industry tool created by the Sustainable Apparel Coali- tion. The Higg FEM is a self-assessment tool used by suppliers to report on their environmental management and performance against seven key areas: energy management systems, water, effluent, chemicals, energy, emissions and waste.By 2020 independant Higg FEM self-assessment had been completed at strategic facilites, which make up over 60 per cent of Aritzia’s finished goods apparel factories11. MATERIAL SOURCING: • Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Aritzia joined the Better Cotton Initiative in 2017. The initiative upholds the following principles12:
•Minimize the use of harmful pesticides and preserve fibre qaulity •Care for water and land stewardship •Enhance biodiveristy and responsible land use
• Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Every step of Aritzia’s supply chain, down to the farm has been inspected by an accredited independent certification body that upholds the RDS’s strict requirements - ensuring Aritzia’s down is sourced from geese who receive adequate food, shelter, space and fresh water and who are never live-plucked13. APPAREL GOODS FINISHING: • GreenScreen® Certification Aritzia’s Italian denim manufacturers, use a bio-based softener that’s GreenScreen® certified, paired with laser technology, that reduces the use of water and harmful chemicals in distressing and finishing denim14.
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