Materials, certifications, and supply chain measures at BRANDS Fashion
As an internationally active company, BRANDS Fashion bears responsibility in a resource-intensive industry.
Corporate responsibility
We base our actions on international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Core Labor Standards, and the OECD Guidelines. Through our core business and our support for social and environmental projects, we contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Materials & Products
Depending on the product and its intended use, we use certified organic cotton, Fairtrade-certified cotton, and recycled polyester. The material type, proportion, and certification status are specified for each product. For selected products, we use packaging containing recycled content. The proportion and material composition are documented for each product and, where applicable, verified in accordance with the requirements of the relevant certification system.
Initiatives & Standards
We participate in selected initiatives addressing specific social and environmental challenges in textile supply chains.
As part of the Fairtrade Textile Standard, we are working step by step towards living wages together with a nominated production partner. Selected BRANDS Fashion products are labeled accordingly. The labeling is carried out in accordance with Fairtrade requirements.
The gallery below shows our memberships and certifications.
Partners & Supply Chains
We maintain long-term relationships with suppliers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, China, and Turkey. The basis of every collaboration is compliance with social and environmental standards, which we review regularly. We accompany necessary corrective measures and support our partners in their implementation. Our transparency tool TRACYCLE makes supply chains visible from raw materials to finished products for selected products.
With projects such as “From Field to Fan Shop”, we support the cultivation of organic and Fairtrade cotton in India, as well as measures relating to working conditions, food safety, and market access.
Team & Location
Sustainability begins in-house. At our location in Buchholz, we focus on occupational safety, health protection, and equal treatment of employees. Feedback and communication formats enable continuous development of our work culture.At our location, we take ecological aspects into account, among other things, through the operation of a photovoltaic system, energy-saving measures, and workplace mobility services.
Circular economy
Upon request, we develop selected textiles with a focus on durability and the aim of reducing the use of primary raw materials. In addition, we assess possible take-back, reuse, and recycling solutions on a project-specific basis. The suitable materials and recovery processes are assessed for each product. The measures actually implemented are documented.
Guidance for individual customer projects
With our Bronze-Silver-Gold Compass, we structure different scopes of services for customer projects. The classification is based on defined criteria relating to social standards, materials, recognized product labels, supply chain transparency, and supporting evidence. The classification is not a sustainability label and does not assess the product’s overall environmental or social impact. Instead, it serves as guidance for our customers when selecting the services they require.
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Certifications
1* The objectives of the Fairtrade Textile Standard are to implement living wages, empower workers, and improve workplace safety. The supply chain of BRANDS fashion products labeled as such is certified according to the textile standard. Continuous efforts are being made to implement living wages throughout the entire supply chain. For more information, visit fairtrade-deutschland.de/siegel.
The certifications and standards shown apply depending on the project, product, and supply chain. The relevant labels are displayed on the qualified product and in product-related communications in accordance with the requirements of the respective system. Memberships and initiatives relate to our overarching corporate commitment and do not constitute product-specific certification.
Memberships & Initiatives
2* “We confirm that our parent company, Jebsen & Jessen GmbH & Co. KG, participates in the UN Global Compact, and we support the ten principles and the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals and the broader goals of the United Nations. We reaffirm our full support for this initiative as part of our parent company’s commitment. We ourselves do not participate in any activities of the UN Global Compact or any Global Compact Country Network.”