Showing our true colors.
Our belief is that there’s no such thing as a climate positive jacket or 100% sustainable shoe. Even if it’s responsibly pro- duced, serves its purpose for countless miles and is recycled at the end of the road, it still carries an environmental cost. So when it comes to how we communicate, our philoso- phy is to be transparent regarding the challenges we face and the progress we make. Helping consumers make con- scious choices is a good thing, as it will most likely have a positive effect on the demand for products with a lower climate footprint. This means avoiding unfounded claims, which is the purpose of the coming Green Claims Directive, expected to pass into legislation by the EU in 2024. Among other issues, the GCD aims to reduce the use of eco-labels not backed by certifications and third-party verification, instead promoting standards that make it easier to track and compare the climate cost of the product.
Our belief is that there’s no such thing as a climate positive jacket or 100% sustainable shoe. Even if it’s responsibly pro- duced, serves its purpose for countless miles and is recycled at the end of the road, it still carries an environmental cost. So when it comes to how we communicate, our philoso- phy is to be transparent regarding the challenges we face and the progress we make. Helping consumers make con- scious choices is a good thing, as it will most likely have a positive effect on the demand for products with a lower climate footprint. This means avoiding unfounded claims, which is the purpose of the coming Green Claims Directive, expected to pass into legislation by the EU in 2024. Among other issues, the GCD aims to reduce the use of eco-labels not backed by certifications and third-party verification, instead promoting standards that make it easier to track and compare the climate cost of the product.