Last Updated 30/10/24
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We are committed to creating durable clothing that lasts the test of time. We believe that this done by using the very best natural fibres and working with partner factories that share a common vision of sustainability, accountability and transparency.
Our Fibres
We strive to prioritise the use of natural fibres.
Our Factory Partners
We are proud to have long-lasting, transparent relationships with our ethical partner factories.
Our Metrics on Suppliers
Workers get paid a fair remuneration for their efforts.
No pay gap between genders.
Workers paid national minimum wage or above.
Air conditioning/heating.
Appropriate ventilation.
Natural lighting and good seating
Staff can work a maximum of 13 hours and have to have a minimum of an 8-hour break between shifts.
Regular breaks.
Automation of repetitive tasks where possible.
No single-use plastic packaging.
Focus on reducing waste.
% of energy mix using renewable energy.
Impact
Carbon Emissions
We have measured our carbon footprint using a comprehensive carbon accounting platform. This highlighted where our emission hotspots are.
The targeted analysis of our operations means that we have been able to prioritise how to start reducing the greatest impacts in the business.
- Office electricity
- Transportation of materials, products, and waste
- Employee emissions
= 3.6 tCO2e
We are offsetting our Tier 1 & 2 emissions through our Tree Trunks Scheme.
- Indirect electricity emissions
- Steam, heat and cooling related indirect emissions
= 0.5 tCO2e
We are offsetting our Tier 1 & 2 emissions through our Tree Trunks Scheme.
- Purchased goods and services
- Capital goods
- Fuel and energy
- Transportation and Distribution
- Operations Waste
- Business travel
- Employee commuting
= 4518 tCO2e
We are reducing our Scope 3 emissions through low-emission transport methods, lower-impact fabrics and investing in renewable energy within our supply chain.
Product deconstruction
Farming (Raw Material)
Tier 4
Yarn Production
Tier 3
Fabric Weaving
Tier 2
Cut & Sew
Tier 2
Shipping
Tier 1
Emissions Breakdown
- Farming: 1.28kg CO₂e
- Manufacturing: 3.12kg CO₂e
- Shipping: 1.43kg CO₂e
- Distribution: 0.24kg CO₂e
6.07kg CO₂e per Classic Trouser
Circularity
Pre-Loved
Through our Pre-Loved collection, we prevent our products from ending up in landfills by prolonging their lifespan and minimising waste.
193 Pre-Loved items were kept in the loop in 2023.
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Repairs
Opting for the most sustainable choice means embracing what you already own. That's why we offer a free repairs service to revive loved trunks so you can keep wearing them.
142 trunks repaired in 2023.
Email hello@tomstrunks.com to inquire about a repair.