Clothing with a conscience

Sustainability in seven

The seven ESG-focused attributes that make up the NET SUSTAIN framework are all measured by independent, official standards. They include:

• Considered materials and ingredients – materials and ingredients cultivated in a way that takes into account the welfare of people, animals and the environment.
• Considered processes – products made in a way that minimises any environmental impacts and in no way harms the health of those who make them and wear them.
  
• Reducing waste – products made using regenerated or re-used materials.
  
• Locally made – brands with a purpose and products that are intimately connected to their provenance and people, manufacturing at least 50% of their goods in their own community or country.
  
• Craft and community – products that showcase unique artisan skills and brands that adhere to fair trade principles and invest in communities.
  
• Animal welfare – products made by brands that invest in their supply chains to prohibit animal testing and promote the highest animal welfare standards.
  
• Vegan – brands which do not sell any products where the manufacture, materials or ingredients have involved the use of any animal product, by-product or derivative.

Elizabeth von der Goltz, Global Buying Director, NET-A-PORTER, tells us more, “NET SUSTAIN celebrates the brands that place sustainability at the heart of their business mission. Since its launch in June 2019, we have been committed to expanding in this area and enabling our customers to make informed choices.”