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Responsibility at Tekla
We do not call ourselves a sustainable brand – bringing new products into the world is fundamentally at odds with the definition of sustainability, so it would be irresponsible to do so.
But we do strive to be more responsible by measuring our impact so we can better understand how to mitigate it. We report on this annually to provide transparency and support change in our industry.
Responsibility report 2024-2025
This is our fourth report assessing our impact across four key areas – climate action, materials, traceability and social responsibility – as we worked towards the 19 sustainability goals we set in 2022. We’re proud to have achieved 15 of them in this time, alongside gaining B Corp certification in 2023.
Of the four that remain, constraints around goal feasibility and industry-wide barriers made full achievement difficult at this stage in our journey. We purposely set ambitious goals, knowing that we might not achieve them, because we believed attempting them would provide more meaningful insights than meeting less complex ones.
This year also marks the end of our first sustainability strategy. While this doesn’t bring our work striving towards more environmentally and socially responsible practices to an end, it does provide a moment to reflect on what comes next as we develop the next phase of our strategy. Our ambition remains high, and we’re excited to share more in the future.
Download the report to read it in full or discover the key results below.
Climate action
We measure our company’s carbon footprint annually to understand where our impact lies and where to focus our efforts. In 2024, our emissions increased compared to 2023. This was expected: after the early gains from implementing the initial responsibility goals and key decarbonisation actions within our control – such as material choices and production energy – further reductions become more complex.
These results serve as a reminder of the wider challenges we face and the importance of innovation and change across the industry. Looking ahead, we will review our climate action strategy to further identify where we can have an impact.
Materials
By 2024, we had already met all our goals for products, packaging and trims. We have continued to monitor our use of preferred materials and standards for the main textiles of our products, defined as having less environmental and/or social impact in comparison to conventional materials. We continue to aim to use the highest quality, natural and renewable fibres available to ensure the longevity of our products, while taking into consideration their environmental and social impact when sourcing.
Traceability
Our two remaining traceability goals – 100% visibility across tiers 1-3 suppliers and verified assurance of high social and environmental standards across the entire supply chain – were ambitious. While we didn’t fully achieve them, we’re proud of our progress:
Maintaining 93% or higher visibility of suppliers across tiers 1-3 for core and seasonal products, decreasing to 85% or higher when accounting for products made in connection with a collaboration.
Achieving on-product GOTS certification for 96% of products by volume, providing assurance even where full supply chain visibility is lacking.
Sharing country of origin traceability information on some product pages for the first time.
This progress brings us closer to full visibility and assurance, while also helping us better understand the challenges we need to address in the future.
Social
We created our first due diligence assessment, informed by the OECD Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. Many potential risks are already mitigated through our sourcing strategies and use of preferred materials and certifications. Product certifications remain a key tool in ensuring strong social standards in our supply chain. With the added insights from our traceability work, we can now refine our due diligence processes and strengthen our approach moving forward.
B Corp
In 2023, Tekla met B Lab’s high standards and joined a global movement of people using business as a force for good by becoming B Corp certified.
A B Corp is a company verified by B Lab to be purpose-driven, resulting in a holistic certification that covers the entirety of business operations. B Corps make a legal commitment to consider the interests of all stakeholders in their business operations, creating benefits for not just shareholders.
Read more about our journey to B Corp status.
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Learn more about our work to be more responsible. Find reports from 2021 onwards and additional appendices.
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