Bellroy

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Water Consumption:~15 million liters saved annually (leather sourcing)

All main body fabrics and linings are now made from 100% recycled materials (polyester from plastic bottles, nylon from industrial offcuts).
94% of materials are PFAS-free, aiming for 100% by 2024.
Sourcing leather exclusively from LWG gold-rated tanneries.
100% of paper packaging is FSC-certified.
100% of polybags are made from 100% recycled content.
Reduced raw material used in packaging by 55% by switching to lightweight recycled polyethylene bags.

Worked with manufacturing partners to mitigate Covid's impact, avoiding order cancellations and keeping workers employed.
Close relationships with manufacturers allow for skill development, technology mastery, and increased efficiency.
Planning a full review of corporate social responsibility goals to ensure alignment with principles.

Advocating for better traceability and animal welfare within the leather industry.
Internal efforts to improve cutting technology to increase usable leather per hide and reduce waste.

Long-term Goals:

Regenerative business model that actively helps people, animals, and the planet flourish.

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Cost of recycled materials is higher than virgin materials.
Eliminating PFAS chemicals from materials without compromising water resistance.
Finding and developing viable, better leather alternatives.

Sourcing leather from LWG gold-rated tanneries.
Close collaboration with manufacturers for skill development and efficiency improvements.