GREEN SCHOTT

Eco-Socio-Design is an innovative approach that not only integrates eco-design principles to reduce environmental impact but also goes further by considering social and human aspects in product design. Schott N.Y.C. is currently participating in a project to study and implement eco-socio-design in the fashion industry, and we will present the results in the coming months. Our goal is to enhance the understanding of our products, measure and reduce their environmental and social impacts. By adopting this approach, we aim to contribute to a world where sustainability and social well-being are at the heart of innovation and progress.

Product traceability is at the core of our Green Schott program. It allows us to ensure the origin of our sourcing and monitor the compliance with social and environmental standards among our suppliers. 100% of our tanneries are traced and audited. We have introduced a digital passport for each product, accessible via a QR code on the composition label. This passport provides visibility into the origin of the product. Our one-year goal is to extend traceability to all our products up to tier 3 and to inform you about their environmental footprint.

The Leather Working Group (LWG) is an international organization that aims to promote sustainable practices in leather production by establishing standards and auditing protocols to assess and certify companies in the leather supply chain. • 74.5% of our leather products come from LWG-certified tanneries. • Over 50% of our leather products come from tanneries certified at LWG Gold level, 5.5% from LWG Silver level, and 19% from Bronze level. • Our 2-year goal is to reach 100% of LWG-certified tanneries. Schott NYC is a member of the Leather Working Group.

Our collection includes pieces made from certified organic cotton, grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers harmful to the environment. Organic cotton is grown sustainably, preserving soil biodiversity and reducing the carbon footprint of our production.

100% of our packaging is made from traced, recycled and mostly recyclable materials.

100% of our parcels are made from recycled cardboard. 100% of our bags delivered to boutiques are made from recycled cardboard. By controlling our leather supply chain, we can guarantee that our hides do not come from areas at risk of deforestation.

Relife is an initiative born of our desire to minimize the environmental impact associated with the manufacture of new products, by transforming our defective products into a new resource. We have given a second life to our defective products by recycling them into yarn: 4 tons of yarn are the result of this recycling, which was carried out in France.