We are very aware that fashion in 2025 must meet more than just style and quality. That brands , agencies and stores are transparent in their production processes, visions and are actively involved in developments towards a more sustainable fashion world are increasingly high on our list of requirements and also increasingly with our customers. We realize that we ourselves are only just starting to move towards a more sustainable and transparent collection, but with awareness as number one, we are on the right track. During research into brands, the subject is therefore high on our agenda. We believe it is important that our questions, and those of our customers, are taken seriously by agencies and fashion houses. And from an initial introductory meeting, we quickly sense whether we apply the same values ​​and requirements. With openness, transparency and honesty, we hope for a personal and sustainable collaboration that will only strengthen the processes between the brands, us as a team Marjon Snieders and our customers.

On this page we try to mention the relevant sustainability visions , reports , statements and future developments per brand so that you can make a suitable and conscious choice with the right information during orientation and shopping in our store. All information that we have received from our brands or have taken over from the official websites has been coded with so-called 'Marjon Snieders transparency codes'. Based on these codes, you will receive per brand, and at a glance, a summary conclusion from us about which brands are currently transparent in their sustainability reports.

In various sustainability programs of our conscious brands such as Agolde and Ganni it is also made clear that they have joined ( environmental) organizations that, with their own goals, investments and reach, can play a greater role in the field of nature management, sustainability and innovative developments. Often a brand, by being affiliated with such an organization, is granted the right to use certain certificates. These certificates show that a product (and its production) meets the high (environmental) requirements set for it. For example, we are familiar with the terms Organic , FSC quality mark and biological , but how does a brand get these certificates and above all, what are these certificates proof of? A few major players in the fashion industry are the (4*) Global Canopy non-profit organization , the (3*) Ellen MacArthur Foundation , the (2*) Global Organic Textile Standard and the (1*) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) non-profit organization .

FSC certificate: An FSC Chain of Custody guarantees the separation of FSC-certified wood, wood products and paper in a trade chain from the stump in the forest to the end product. FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council, which loosely translated means something like Council for Good Forest Management.

FSC Recycled - certificate: To promote and support the reuse of wood, the FSC Recycled label exists for both wood and paper products. In addition, FSC Recycled material can be part of wood and paper that is offered under the FSC Mix label. The condition for using FSC Recycled material is that the company is FSC-certified and that the material is at the end of its intended life cycle. In other words, when the material is labelled as waste or would be used for energy generation. The wood does not have to come from FSC-certified forests in its original application.

A GOTS certificate is an international quality mark that sets requirements for both the production of the fibres and their further processing into garments.

With a GOTS Certificate, you are authorized as a brand to use the terms Organic or Made with Organic . For the term Made with Organic, a product must consist of at least 70% organically produced materials and for the term Organic, at least 95% of the garment must consist of organically produced materials. In addition, the Global Organic Textile Standard sets environmental requirements for all phases of the textile chain: from the cultivation of (natural) fibers to processing and sewing workshops. All chain partners must also have an environmental policy, with objectives and measures to minimize waste flows.

The audit is carried out by an independent, accredited party.

The environmental requirements can be divided into 5 categories:

1. Raw material and fiber production: At least 70% ( Made with organic ) or at least 95% ( Organic ) of the garment must consist of organically produced materials. There are no requirements for cultivation in water-scarce areas. However, there must be a water management plan. For the production of raw materials, no genetically modified organisms may be used.

2. From fibre to cloth and from cloth to clothing: All waste water from wet processes (bleaching, dyeing etc.) must be purified. All chemicals used (e.g. dyes) must comply with basic rules for toxicity and biodegradability. Hazardous substances (e.g. toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and certain solvents) may not be used. Efficient use of water and energy must also be taken into account.

3. Packaging material: Must not contain PVC. Paper and cardboard must be recycled or made from FSC / PEFC- certified material.

4. Animal welfare: Raw material and fibre production of animal fibres must be predominantly organically farmed. There are no additional requirements for the welfare of the silkworms in the production of silk.

5. People: There must be no discrimination, forced or child labor. There must be healthy and safe working conditions, reasonable working hours and freedom of association. There are no requirements for contributions to the local community, permanent trade relations or training for employees.

'A NEW TEXTILES ECONOMY, REDESIGNING FASHION'S FUTURE.'_Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with the UN Environment Programme, more than 500 organisations are already working on a joint Global Commitment to accelerate the transition to a circular economy *.

*Circular economy = a model of production and consumption in which existing materials and products are shared, rented, reused, repaired, refurbished and recycled for as long as possible to create more value)

Through this Global Commitment, these companies and governments commit to changing the way plastic is produced, used and reused. They are working to eliminate plastic items we don’t need; innovating so that all the plastic we do need is designed to be safely reused, recycled or composted.

THIS IS HOW IT STAYS IN THE ECONOMY AND OUT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation helps member companies to, among other things, 1; establish more effective policies 2; find new ways of doing business and 3; design better products. The network also brings together leading companies/ emerging innovators/ governments/ regions/ cities.

The aim is to: build circular economy capacity, address common barriers to progress, understand the necessary enabling conditions and test circular economy practices.

Members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation network can:

• Have open discussions with counterparts they would normally never speak to, including competitors and emerging innovators.
• Share experiences and learn from others who are trying to implement the circular economy.
• Challenging their thinking and pushing their innovation further and faster
• Raise their level of ambition by understanding more clearly what is possible, what the opportunities are and what others are doing

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has focused their focus on areas where shifting to a circular economy can have the greatest impact.

• Biodiversity and the circular economy: This thematic area examines how the circular economy can help shape a nature-positive future.
• Cities and the circular economy: This thematic area examines the role that cities play in the transition to a circular economy.
• Climate and the circular economy: This thematic area examines how improving the economy can help improve climate change.
• Fashion and the Circular Economy: This thematic area examines how the circular economy works for the fashion industry.
• Finance and the Circular Economy: This thematic area looks at the role of the financial sector in the shift to a circular economy.
• Food and the Circular Economy: This thematic area shows how the transition to a circular economy for food will contribute to the flourishing of people and nature.
• Plastics and the Circular Economy: This thematic area shows how the circular economy can help keep plastic in the economy and out of the environment.

Driven by the goal of tackling plastic pollution at its source, companies (including Coca Cola, Unilever, L'Oréal) representing 20% ​​of all plastic packaging produced globally have committed to these ambitious targets to help achieve this shared vision by 2025.

Global Canopy is a data-driven nonprofit that focuses on the market forces that destroy nature.

“We are financing our path to extinction. A combination of deforestation, industrial agriculture and overexploitation of resources is destroying the ecosystems and biodiversity on which we all depend. It is exacerbating climate change and increasing the risk of future pandemics. It is destroying the rights and livelihoods of indigenous and local communities. And it is driving us ever closer to dangerous tipping points in the Earth system, such as the loss of the Amazon rainforest.

We are all connected to this problem. It is baked into our globalized system of trade and finance. Whether it is the products we buy, our pensions, or our financial decisions, we are causing effects we do not see. Last year alone, the world’s 50 largest banks provided $2.6 billion in financing to companies that are causing nature loss. Every six seconds, an area of ​​rainforest the size of a football field is cut down for commodities like soy, beef, timber, and palm oil – which end up in half of the packaged goods in our supermarkets.” _Canopy

Working with partners around the world, they are collecting and disseminating the data needed to disrupt this destructive state of affairs. This data, statistics and insights will enable businesses, financial institutions and governments to address their hidden sustainability risks, while also empowering campaigners and the media to hold those who fail to act to account.


OUR BRANDS:

AGOLDE (H) (F) (P)

CITIZENS OF HUMANITY (H) (F) (P)

ROHE (F) (P)

GANNI (H) (F) (P) (A)

ISABEL MARANT (H) (F) (P)

Citizens of Humanity and AGOLDE each have their own unique and independent voice. The characteristics that unite them are built on a foundation of dedication to quality and uncompromising standards. The jeans are developed in Los Angeles and Turkey in facilities owned by the brands themselves, allowing them to have maximum control over quality and a better focus on sustainability efforts. They are only produced to order, resulting in minimal overproduction.

"For us, sustainability means investing in the future. We use all resources to meet our own needs and do so in a way that recognizes the needs of future generations."_AGOLDE & COH

It all starts with the designers who put together a collection that brings a new vision for the coming season to life. These designs are developed, tested and produced with an eye for sustainability. Designs and use of materials are subject to high environmental requirements, which results in a fair and sustainable collection. Some examples of the sustainability policy of Agolde and Citizens of Humanity that material use and the production processes concerned must comply with are, among other things, improved washing and dyeing processes (including ozone washing), efficient dyeing, washing machines and dryers, laser technology, natural enzymes and so on. Below we will go into more detail about a number of these points.

Recycled & organic cotton
Recycling is the process of removing zippers and buttons (hardware) from used cotton clothing and then shredding it into smaller pieces. Once the material has been broken down, the fibers are cleaned, which removes their color. Once clean, the fibers can be spun again into new blended cotton yarn. Organic cotton is grown organically and without the use of synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides. Its production is intended to promote and improve biodiversity and the biological cycle and to prevent the use of abiotic depletion (impact on climate, soil and water) and thus reduce the impact on global warming.

TENCEL™ (Lyocell)
Tencel is a (sustainable) wood-based fibre. Wood pulp is treated with a non-toxic solvent and ends up as a smooth fibre that falls smoothly and feels soft. It is a compostable and biodegradable substance, which allows the producer to work with a so-called 'Closed loop process'. Waste water and emissions are minimised and the by-product *sodium sulphate (a by-product created in various chemical processes; *sodium sulphate is a by-product that has little value) is later used in the washing, glass and food industries.

Efficient paint, washing and drying machines
The laundry of Agolde and COH uses various (laser, ozone and e-flow) machines that are able to use washes and dyes in a conscious way. These tools and techniques help to realize an authentic wash and at the same time eliminate the excessive use of stone washed techniques, chemicals, excessive water use, energy and unnecessary (manual) labor. Organic and certified softeners, silicones and neutralizers are also used for the finish of products to give a nice soft finish to the fabric.

BIO INDIGO®
Bio Indigo® is a natural dye extracted from the plant "Indigofera Tinctoria", which has been used since ancient times to obtain an indigo blue color. It is the only GOTS (*2) certified powder form of Indigo that is organically grown and produced.

The above are just a few examples of the very extensive, transparent and leading sustainability report of Agolde and Citizens of Humanity. The way in which they communicate openly, include us in future projects and share innovative developments with us means that we can (and will) enter into a long-term collaboration. Transparency with brands like these also offers us the opportunity to put together a conscious collection that tells an honest story to our customer.

Interested in reading more about Agolde and Citizens of Humanity's sustainability report and future plans? Click the link to learn more about how they work with recycled apple leather patches, recycled ocean plastic, natural fiber product tags (made from California poppies!) and future plans regarding water recycling, chemical alternatives and eliminating single-use plastics.

"We want you to feel good in your jeans, not just because they make you feel comfortable and fashionable, but also because you know they are made with a focus on reducing the impact on the environment."_AGOLDE

Rohe has existed since 2021 and focuses on a more mature collection in succession to the younger 'girls collection' that triumphed under the name Les Coyotes de Paris. In addition to the growth in maturity, silhouette and design, the brand story of Rohe Frames is also growing to a high point in sustainability and innovation in particular. The openness with which they share their processes and visions with us is admirable. At Rohe we get a unique, albeit metaphorical, look behind the scenes. From design to production, we are allowed to go on a journey along modern factories in Portugal, Italy, Letla, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and India. With more than 90% of the collections produced in Europe, they try to keep it as close to home as possible to save emissions. The end result is an honest, high-quality collection that exudes femininity and luxury. Beautiful knits , blouses , dresses and trousers that take your wardrobe to the next level.

"Our responsibility begins in the design phase of the collection. When selecting the fabrics, we strive to use GOTS (2*) and FSC (1*) certified qualities."_ROHE

GANNI is based in Copenhagen and is run by husband and wife team Ditte Reffstrup (Creative Director) and founder Nicolaj Reffstrup. GANNI has developed exponentially over the last years with their ‘Scandi 2.0 style’ full of personality and contrasts. GANNI is all about making brand wearers feel confident and capable of anything! GANNI is on a journey to become a more responsible version of themselves. They believe that it is a moral imperative to do better every day. In 2020, they launched a GANNI Gameplan which sets 44 tangible goals (divided into four main pillars: People, Planet, Product and Prosperity ) to be achieved by 2023. This helps GANNI take a moral and results-oriented approach to responsibility. The brand publishes an annual Responsibility Report to share progress and make their commitments public. GANNI currently uses 70%+ certified organic or recycled materials in their collections and is committed to using only 100% responsible materials in the future. As we speak, the brand is working on transparency throughout their entire supply chain in an effort to create meaningful and structural change for both people and the planet.

GANNI LAUNCHES SHOES MADE FROM GRAPES, AN INNOVATIVE PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER

"Selling leather products, while highly profitable, will soon be as outdated as smoking on TV. We are phasing out leather completely by 2023 as it conflicts with our commitment to minimizing the impact of high methane emissions. We are introducing VEGEA™; a plant-based alternative made from agricultural waste, as a step towards more responsible collections." _NICOLAJ REFFSTRUP, GANNI.

GANNI announced a partnership with Italian manufacturer VEGEA last year as a major step in their journey to phase out animal leather by 2023. GANNI’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection will feature eight pairs of shoes made with VEGEA™ , a plant-based alternative to conventional leather. VEGEA™ is an innovative material that uses leftover grape skins from wine production, vegetable oils and natural fibers from agriculture. Using leftover materials helps prevent waste from ending up in landfills. No toxic chemicals, heavy metals or other hazardous solvents are used, following the *REACH manufacturing process.

VEGEA was founded in 2016 in Milan, with the aim of promoting the connection between chemistry and agricultural production by developing new eco-sustainable products. VEGEA develops plant-based alternatives to fully synthetic (oil-derived) materials that are currently widely used in the production of fashion, furniture, packaging, cars & transportation. By using renewable resources (energy sources such as water, wind and biodiversity that continue to regenerate) as an alternative to non-renewable fossil resources (minerals, ores and fossil fuels that can be depleted with constant extraction because they are not or hardly re-formed), VEGEA's production processes are based on the provision of organic and plant-based raw materials.

VEGEA™ has a high vegetable content consisting of: 55% Bio-composition (such as vegetable oil and grapes) and 45% **PU on a water basis.

GANNI has previously experienced difficulties in finding alternatives to conventional leathers due to quality concerns and the high plastic content of the available materials. VEGEA™ has undergone rigorous testing and meets GANNI’s high standards for both sustainability and design, including the use of relatively little plastic compared to market standards.

*REACH is a European regulation on the production and trade of chemical substances. It describes what companies and governments must comply with. REACH stands for: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals. This regulation applies to all countries of the European Union.

**Water-based PU. Water-based polyurethane finishes use water instead of solvents as the base for the solid carrier; PU/polyurethane. Like oil-based polyurethane, water-based polyurethane can form a hard protective film (but more applications are needed for this).

Authenticity, openness and innovation have always been central to Isabel Marant 's philosophy. The company philosophy has always been to design clothes that last and that women (and men) can wear season after season to feel independent, strong and comfortable. Isabel Marant, as a person and a company, stands for honesty , justice and sustainability in every sense of the word. She also tries to convey this philosophy to everyone she works with; suppliers, partners and employees. By establishing a so-called 'ethical code', Isabel Marant tries to normalize all the standards and values ​​from her own company philosophy and to inspire others in the fashion industry. On the other hand, it also makes it clear where improvements are possible!

Isabel Marant also undertakes to improve its own environmental impact year after year by calculating it. A similar commitment is what it expects from all its suppliers, manufacturers and partners. At a minimum , local and international environmental regulations must be met, such as responsible purchasing of materials , efficient use of water and energy and the reduction of waste(materials) . Other initiatives to reduce the harmful impact on the environment are strongly stimulated and encouraged! When a partnership is entered into, it is also required that all laws and regulations are met, both local laws (also in countries where Isabel Marant is active) and EU legislation. A few topics that Isabel Marant pays attention to are laws on human and women's rights , health , safety , labor law , fair competition, etc. It is of course very much appreciated when partners show similar transparency and responsibility.