CHNGE

CHNGE uses majority low impact materials in its garments, including GOTS-certified organic cotton. The brand does still use some high impact materials, including elastane.

CHNGE uses ~80% renewable energy in at its primary sewing facility, which is certified Platinum for energy efficiency by the India Green Building Council. CHNGE sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

CHNGE's eco-friendly packaging materials include 100% recycled paper and 100% recycled plastic.

CHNGE does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

CHNGE limits overproduction and waste by using made-to-order production. It is not clear how frequently it releases new styles, but as a small brand we assume it has some limits on overproduction due to its scale of operations.

Commons is evaluating CHNGE's marketing emails.

CHNGE has a sustainability page prominently located in its site header, with descriptive information about materials, packaging, labor practices, and emissions reduction. It is unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date. The brand does not have an annual sustainablity report, though it does report key initiatves through the Change Climate Project.

CHNGE is Climate Neutral certified through the Change Climate Project. CHNGE internally measures and publicly reports its company-level emissions, including a breakdown by scope. In 2023, its estimated emissions footprint was 2,063 tCO2e.

Commons could not find emissions reduction targets for CHNGE. However, the brand has committed to specific reduction actions, such as switching away from air freight and and transitioning 50% of its headquarters' electricity usage to solar. CHNGE offsets its full value chain emissions with vetted carbon offsets.

CHNGE discloses the region, but not the names or locations, of its supply chain partners. It does not publicly share a supplier code of conduct, though it does claim to protect the right to collective bargaining, require a living wage, and prohibit forced labor. Its production partner is Fairtrade and GOTS certified.