Forsake

Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume use of a mix of material types. It makes garments with good materials, including LWG leather, BLOOM algae foam, and 100% recycled PET, as well as high emissions materials such as polyurethane, EVA, rubber, and elastic. It plans to reduce its reliance on high impact materials with a goal for all foam midsoles to include bio based raw materials. Commons wasn't able to find recent reported progress on this goal within the last year. Its parent company, Weyco Group, shares overall materials improvements goals.

Forsake's parent company, Weyco Group, shares information on its overall energy strategy. It uses some renewable energy in its production and offices, but doesn't have plans to increase its use of renewables. Forsake sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

Forsake and its parent company, Weyco Group, have made efforts to reduce its plastic packaging and minimize boxes per item. Its eco-friendly packaging materials include a majority of FSC-certified cardboard. Weyco Group also reports working with its shipper's carbon neutral program to reduce its emissions.

Forsake doesn't offer repair services or support, but it does have a 1 year warranty for manufacturer defects. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.

Forsake offers a core collection. It limits new additions and releases.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Forsake has a sustainability page prominently displayed on its site. This page contains information about materials, production waste, and emissions measurement and reduction. It's unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date. Commons couldn't find an annual sustainability report from Forsake or its parent company, Weyco Group.

Forsake internally measures its overall emissions and is climate neutral certified through Change Climate. It reports emissions on a company- level but doesn't identify its top drivers or historic numbers. In 2023 its estimated total was 885 t CO2e.

Forsake has emissions reduction targets for the medium-term - these targets are science-aligned but not SBTi-approved. They haven't shared trackable progress towards these targets in the last year. Forsake offsets its full value chain emissions and shares the projects it supports.

Forsake and its parent company, Weyco Group, don't publish information about its supply chain partners. Weyco Group has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions banning forced labor, allowing collective bargaining, and restricting subcontracting. Its code of conduct doesn't address regular partner audits or paying living wages.