KARL LAGERFELD actively aims to reduce its environmental impact, contribute positively to nature, and mitigate climate change by achieving net zero emissions by 2050. In order to do so, KARL LAGERFELD focuses on increasing the use of more sustainable materials and implementing a decarbonization strategy.
MATERIALS
Raw material production has an environmental impact related to agriculture and industrial practices, and good sourcing principles are essential to minimize a product’s impact from the start. KARL LAGERFELD has developed a Materials Benchmark to specify how it categorizes and defines materials and their environmental impact. The document is based on information collated from Textile Exchange, MODINT, and the brand’s own in-house materials expertise. It is revisited annually to ensure it is up to date with the latest industry data and the continuous evolution of new and innovative materials.
KARL LAGERFELD actively aims to reduce its environmental impact, contribute positively to nature, and mitigate climate change by achieving net zero emissions by 2050. In order to do so, KARL LAGERFELD focuses on increasing the use of more sustainable materials and implementing a decarbonization strategy.
MATERIALS
Raw material production has an environmental impact related to agriculture and industrial practices, and good sourcing principles are essential to minimize a product’s impact from the start. KARL LAGERFELD has developed a Materials Benchmark to specify how it categorizes and defines materials and their environmental impact. The document is based on information collated from Textile Exchange, MODINT, and the brand’s own in-house materials expertise. It is revisited annually to ensure it is up to date with the latest industry data and the continuous evolution of new and innovative materials.
KARL LAGERFELD is committed to its decarbonization journey, with the target to reach net zero emissions by 2050. As per the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, companies’ emissions are divided among three Scopes or Origins: (1) emissions generated by direct operations; (2) emissions generated by energy needed to supply operations; and (3) all other indirect emissions that occur across the value chain.
Since 2021, KARL LAGERFELD has measured its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are those directly generated by KARL LAGERFELD (stores and offices) and purchased energy for Scope 1 facility usage. Despite these efforts, the fashion industry’s most significant impact lies mostly within Scope 3 emissions, which focus on all indirect emissions generated both up - and downstream of the supply chain.
Per the fashion industry average results, most of a product’s emissions footprint takes place before it leaves the production facility. This is why visibility and partnership are critical throughout the upstream supply chain. To measure itsTier One facilities’ impact, KARL LAGERFELD has requested its suppliers to use the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM).
In addition to the GHG Emissions related to upstream operations, Scope 3 measurement will also consider the transportation of goods or employees commuting to-and-from work. KARL LAGERFELD aims to measure its Scope 3 emissions in 2024 based on 2023 data.
Combined information across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 will allow KARL LAGERFELD to prioritize actions with the largest impact potential on the brand’s GHG Emissions reduction plan.
Every KARL LAGERFELD product is accompanied by packaging, such as hangtags and care instruction cards. Some packaging materials — such as beautiful keepsake boxes — are designed to be kept as collector's items. All 100% paper packaging items are made from trees certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), though specifics may vary from product to product. Furthermore, most of the 100% plastic-based packaging is made from recycled content.
PACKAGING
Every KARL LAGERFELD product is accompanied by packaging, such as hangtags and care instruction cards. Some packaging materials — such as beautiful keepsake boxes — are designed to be kept as collector's items. All 100% paper packaging items are made from trees certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), though specifics may vary from product to product. Furthermore, most of the 100% plastic-based packaging is made from recycled content.
COMPLIANCE
All KARL LAGERFELD packaging items meet EU requirements regarding hazardous chemicals, and KARL LAGERFELD adheres to the AFIRM Packaging Restricted Substances List.
KARL LAGERFELD encourages all customers to recycle packaging following the rules of their respective municipality. It’s advisable to make the packaging as small as possible before recycling.
