Manual for a Sustainable Approach
Sustainability at Aritzia |‘A’ ABOUT
In order to create an effective roadmap for the future, it is pivotal we gather comprehensive data, both quantitative and qualitative, that reflects Aritzia’s achievements in the area of sustainability thus far. This will help create an effective strategy for the future by identifying the deficiencies in the current approach, as well as areas where results can be maximized. This has been Aritzia’s trajectory over the last 10 years:
Banned fur in all products
Partnered with Debrand to address reverse logistics
Started a Social Impact monitoring program
Rolled out Aritzia Code of Conduct to 100% of manufacturing partners
Conducted a materiality assessment
Started to roll out the Higg Facility Environmental module to first and second tier suppliers
Joined the Better Cotton Innitiative
2010
Joined the Better Work Program
2020 Launched the Community brand to incubate sustainability
Made the CanopyStyle commitment
Commitment to Responsible Down Standard
Removed plastic from e-commerce packaging and repalced it with renewable and recyclable papaer
Joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Conducted an OLCA
Kicked off a polyethilene bag reduction program
Established first Became sustainable members product goals of the Textile Exchange
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