Our Planet

OWN PROJECTS: ON-FARM AND ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Solar Energy

To further reduce our carbon emissions we increasingly use solar energy in our manufacture. Therefore, we take a regional pioneering position by having renewable energies in our energy mix.

Water

To avoid harming our nature, we have a water treatment system in our manufacture which ensures that only purified water flows into the groundwater. In this way, we are one step closer to a more pure production.

Waste

Cashmere yarn waste has been completely avoided since launching our UpKnit line. We have also decided against the use of plastic packaging. Our FSC-certified paper bags are 100% recyclable.

RAMMED EARTH PROJECT

In the process of becoming carbon neutral, developed a project with Lehmag where rammed earth replace conventional bricks; a construction method that has existed for thousands of years originating in China. When normal bricks are fired, a considerable amount of CO2 is released into our atmosphere, which rammed earth helps considerably to reduce. Rammed earth is a local natural resource, sustainably used and goes hand in hand with our climate approach.

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

CLIMATE CARBON PROJECT 1

REFORESTATION

New forests for more animal and plant species as well as jobs for people in the Chinese province of Guizhou.The project plants native species on barren lands for greenhouse gas removal whilst contributing to local sustainable development. 23,720 hectares of the forest is being planted on barren lands. Prior to the project activity, these areas were characterized by poor ecological environment and karst rocky desertification. The afforestation of new or reforestation of degraded areas is an important contribution to increasing the biosphere's carbon storage capacity. Afforestation takes place in different ways. Sustainable forestry is able to absorb large quantities of carbon due to the use of fast-growing species.

Learn more about the project here.

CLIMATE GOLD PROJECT 2

SOLAR ENERGY

Zero-emission energy through new solar cells to halt global warming and provide long-term energy security in Northwest China. The total expected GHG emission reductions amounts to 379,729 ton of CO2-equivalents over the first crediting period by displacing power generation of those fossil fuel-fired power plants. The local community benefits from the promotion of economic development, increasing employment opportunities and an increasing income opportunities. Since energy from solar panels is created without burning fossil fuels, it is considered emission-free. The growth of renewable energy production is essential to prevent global warming and secure energy supplies for the future.