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Sustainability at Aritzia ‘A
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Sustainability at Aritzia |‘A’
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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 Joined the Better Work Program
2010
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
2020
Kicked off a polyethilene bag reduction program Established first sustainable product goals Became members of the Textile Exchange
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Sustainability Objectives |‘B’
In 2017 Aritzia conducted a more comprehensive assessment of its business to benchmark its social and environmental risks and impacts, which included three areas.
• Materiality assessment of operations, including supply chains • Labour and human rights assessment throughout the supply chains • An Environmental Organizational Lifecycle Assessment (OLCA) for emissions, water usage and waste generation1
Results from the Assessments prompted Aritzia to create a dedicated team of sustainability experts accountable for determining the impacts, developing targets and roadmaps and cross-functional partnering to deliver change.
Below are the goals Aritzia has commited to:
PRODUCT: • From safeguarding Human Rights in factories and decreasing water usage in production processes to increasing the adoption of more sustainable raw materials, Aritzia is committed to putting meaningful effort against improving the sustainability of its products.
OPERATIONS: • Beyond just product, reducing emissions, waste and packaging impacts within Aritzia’s operations is critical to the health of the planet.
COMMUNITY: • Aritzia is committed to growing its giving program with a focus on creating opportunity for women and girls. Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion are central tenants for both the People and the Customers, while also ensuring support for those women who need it the most.
