We are on a path for a more sustainable future and we have set high goals towards which we are racing at full speed. We want to do our part to make the fashion industry fit for the future. Read more here.
As the materials in our products, and the production of those materials, stand for the greatest impact on oiur planet, our goal is for 100% of our materials to be either organic, recycled or better produced by 2030. See our status here. We are always looking for new innovative ideas and have a dedicated team working with NA-KD FUTURE, our product innovation test-lab where you can find unique collections featuring new innovative materials, design concepts and production techniques. Read more here.
At NA-KD we have set climate reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and approved by the Science Based Target initiative. Our goal is to reduce our absolute emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to our 2020 baseline), and by 50% per product and service sold by 2025. See status here. We believe that we drive greater change together in the industry, which is why we are proud members of the Swedish Textile Initiative for Climate Action, and have signed the SME Climate Hub commitment.
At NA-KD, we offset all emissions from our transport since the end of 2019 (from suppliers, to warehouse, to customers, NA-KD Circle shipments between customers, and potential returns). Our primary focus for our climate action is to always reduce the impact of our transports, therefore we are working closely with our transport providers to reduce emissions as much as possible. Read more about our transports here.
Here at NA-KD, we aim to champion diversity and female empowerment in fashion and have a deep respect for nature. In 2020, bad press regarding the company's shortcomings in working conditions in Sweden gave us the impetus to re-evaluate our culture and governance. After an in-depth investigation into the allegations, we updated our internal code of conduct and whistle-blower system, providing better training for managers and employees. If you are curious to know more about the findings of the investigation and our actions, please read our Sustainability Report for 2021, page 7.
We respect human rights and strive to empower and enable all people across our supply chain to be able to fulfill their potential. We are working to ensure fair and equal opportunities across the supply chain, where we are members of both Cascale and the amfori. As a relatively small brand we believe in industry collaboration to drive change across and upstream the supply chain.
All our suppliers sign our Supplies Code of Conduct (for which we have adopted the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct) and need to hold a valid social audit. Further, we expect our suppliers to share their environmental performance with us through the Higg index and continuously strive to support them to improve their practices.
Also, we want our customers to know the origin and impact of their wardrobe. We gladly take on the responsibility and challenge of providing this information. However, we know it won’t be easy because the fashion supply chain is long, complex and often opaque. Our long-term goal is to achieve full supply chain transparency. This will be a long journey and will likely take many years. As of 2021, we have full transparency of our tier 1 factories which are available in our supplier list on our website and updated twice a year. These are the factories producing our garments – where the cutting, sewing and finishing takes place. On our website, customers can also see in which factory the garment was produced. The next step is to improve transparency in tier 2 and above, which includes all the producers of the fabric, yarn and raw materials that we use.
Our approach to sustainability is systematic and deeply rooted. We want future fashion to be grounded in equality, diversity and a deep respect for nature. To get there, we will use our creativity, agility, lots of energy and an honest and open relationship with our customers and other stakeholders. We have set clear goals within our four key areas: Climate action, Circularity, Sustainable Products and Diversity & Inclusion. You can read more on our website.
We work with independent producers based mainly in China and Turkey. However, we also have producers in India, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Poland, South Korea, Bangladesh, Bulgaria and France.
Traceability and transparency in where materials are sourced are essential. Since June 2021, we have ensured public disclosure of our supplier list. You can find the list on this webpage. On our website, customers can also see in the product background in which factory each garment was produced.
At NA-KD, we are dedicated to delivering quality products to our customers. We understand the importance of quality control throughout the production and distribution process, and we take proactive measures to ensure our quality standards are met.
Our vendors conduct internal quality control of each production to ensure they adhere to our quality standards and to guarantee that every component and material used in our products meets our specifications.
To further ensure the quality and integrity of our products, we conduct random third-party inspections on productions. These independent inspections provide an additional layer of scrutiny, offering peace of mind to our customers and reinforcing our commitment to quality assurance.
The products in our warehouses also undergo internal quality control checks when required. Our warehouse staff inspect each item to confirm that they meet our standards.