advene
Luxury accessories with a low-waste, traceable supply chain
advene's Sustainability Rating
Acceptable
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses, but Advene uses almost entirely lower emissions materials such as organic hemp, organic cotton, and LWG-certified leather. It uses materials that have certifications from GOTS, OCS and LWG.
Energy Use & Production
Advene doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Advene sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.
Packaging & Distribution
advene uses eco-friendly materials in its packaging, including ones that are reusable, FSC-certified. It has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging, including be incentivizing customers to choose minimal packaging for a discount.
Repair & Care
Advene doesn't offer repair services or support. Advene doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.
Take Back Programs
Advene doesn't offer a take back program to help keep its products out of landfill.
Slow Fashion
Advene exclusively offers an evergreen collection, which helps prevent waste from production of excess inventory. It limits overproduction and waste via reusing waste/deadstock.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Advene has a prominent sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report.
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. This process can be an expensive undertaking for small brands. advene was previously certified by Change Climate, but this appears to have lapsed.
Targets & Offsets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.
Supply Chain & Labor
Advene publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their geographic locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing), Tier 2-3 (materials and packaging sourcing). It traces [some of its / traces its full] supply chain. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Advene doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks.
Advene is rated Acceptable because it has started to improve its products and production process, but still has room to grow.
It uses primarily low-emissions certified materials, such as organic cotton, organic hemp, and LWG leather, and it incentivizes minimized packaging. However, it has no strategic programs or services to help keep its products out of landfills, such as repair, warranty, or takeback.
Though it's a small brand, with likely limited resources, we hope to see it provide more information on its renewable energy strategy or emissions measurement and reduction efforts in the future.
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