Responsibility at Essentiel Antwerp

Designed in Antwerp, Essentiel Antwerp is an ode to play. Proportion, print and color are intrinsic to the brand’s design. Its light-hearted approach and eclectic blend of rich textures and silhouettes is appealing to anyone that appreciates fashion with a distinctive twist.

 

While we may not be pioneers on all aspects of a fashion brand’s sustainability journey, we recognize the impact we have within the industry and strive to set a positive example through our actions. Our ambitions are built on four strategic pillars:

 

— Better products: focusing on improving the quality and sustainability of our products. We are aware of the challenges we must overcome and set clear actions to reach our  goal as we continuously improve our sourcing of materials.

 

— Lowering our ecological footprint: Implementing measures to reduce our environmental impact and carbon emissions. We know our numbers and are drawing up a plan to lower our emissions.

 

— Contribute to a more responsible supply chain: Our code of conduct is guiding us in all our operations worldwide, setting out the principles and standards to be followed by all suppliers, factories and subcontractors. Next to this, we continue to ask social audit reports, to guarantee the compliance in practice.

 

— We believe in inclusivity, diversity and equality. We raise our voice for the people and communities we care for, and we prioritize the well-being of our employees. Since 2019, we have been guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs. This international framework sets out 17 goals for sustainable development by 2030, divided into the themes of People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships. These themes serve as the foundation of our sustainability strategy, guiding our actions and decisions.

 

— By prioritizing better products, we contribute to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation,  and Infrastructure).

 

— Lowering our carbon footprint aligns with SDG 13 (Climate Action).

 

— Our commitment to caring for people supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).

 

— Lastly, speaking up and offering a perfect experience for customers with clear values aligns with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and again SDG 5 (Gender Equality). By integrating these SDGs into our strategy, we strive to make meaningful progress towards creating a more sustainable and equitable world. It goes without saying that we also hold all the other SDGs in high regard and strive to ensure that our actions do not generate any negative impact on them.