CSR

At Sosandar, we understand that our business has an impact on the world around us and we are committed to making this impact a positive one. Our ‘responsible fashion business’ framework is broken into the three key areas: Ethical operations (a fair, transparent and collaborative supply chain), Environmental sustainability (minimising the footprint left on the natural world) and Fabulous Sosandar (an inclusive and uplifting workplace).

Ethical operations

Transparency

Partnership approach

GXO Logistics

We are committed to sourcing our products from suppliers who share our belief in operating responsibly and with integrity.

  • More than 50 suppliers in countries including Turkey, China, India, Sri Lanka, Romania, Spain and Portugal.
  • Our Code of Conduct covers ethical and social compliance.
  • Independent audits used to ensure our global supply chain complies with best practice standards:
    • SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit).
    • BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative).
  • Established long-term, close-knit relationships with our suppliers – with an open and regular dialogue.
  • GXO Logistics, our logistics partner, also has a clear focus on being a responsible business and has been accredited by the Good Business Charter.

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainable sourcing

Minimising waste

Recycling

Our clothing is designed to be robust and long lasting

  • Well on the road to sourcing:
    • 100% of our cotton sustainably including BCI and organic.
    • 100% of our leather to be LWG certified with Gold and Silver graded tanneries.
  • Introduced new consumer packaging in January 2021.
    • ‘Green PE’ polythene bags which are made from sugar cane.
    • Recyclable and carbon negative.
    • Aiming to roll out similar recylcled packaging across the rest of our supply chain.
  • Trialling more sustainable yarns and fabrics such as organic cotton and lower impact man-made cellulosic fibres in our product range.
  • Reducing our use of air freight by increasing the proportion of stock transported by sea and train to help reduce our emissions and impact on the environment.

Fabulous Sosandar

An inclusive and uplifting workplace

  • Proud of our inclusive and open culture.
  • Open door, family friendly policy.
  • Supportive of the learning and development of all our team members, allowing them to move forward in their careers.
  • An equal opportunity employer.
  • We provide a health and wellbeing service for all employees and their families to access should they need help or support.