& Other Stories

Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. We assume larger brands are still dependent on high emissions materials. & Other Stories uses both lower emissions materials such as recycled cotton, recycled wool, organic cotton, Tencel Lyocell, as well as high emissions materials including polyester, nylon. It uses materials that have certifications from RWS, RMS and RAS, and is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative. It has plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials, which includes stopping the use of acrylic in its textiles in 2025. Its parent company, H&M Group, also has plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials, with a goal of 100 percent of its materials to be made from recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030. It has reported on progress towards these goals within the last year.

& Other Stories' parent company, H&M Group, procures a majority of renewable electricity for its stores and offices, though it doesn't specify proportion by brand. It aims to expand renewable electricity procurement to the rest of its supply chain by 2030. It has not reported on its progress against this target. It has installed energy efficient measures at some of its production sits, stores, and offices. & Other Stories sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

& Other Stories does not share any efforts to minimize shipping materials or use more eco-friendly packaging materials. Its parent, H&M Group, has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its packaging and it uses eco-friendly materials in its packaging, including ones that are FSC-certified or recyclable. H&M Group is also working to reduce its shipping emissions to customers by using EVs and alternative fuels for last mile delivery.

& Other Stories doesn't offer repair services or support. & Other Stories doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

& Other Stories has a take back program. This program accepts any brand's clothes, bedding for resale, recycling, downcycling. & Other Stories doesn't share details on the efficacy of this program. We expect larger brands to share this information.

& Other Stories is a fast fashion brand which continually overproduces products, incentivizes overconsumption, and creates excess waste.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

& Other Stories has a prominent sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy. Its parent company publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. Its last annual report was published in 2024.

& Other Stories parent company, H&M Group, internally measures its overall emissions on an organization-wide level. It identifies its top driver of emissions by including detailed breakdowns. H&M Group has one of the top 10 largest absolute carbon footprints among fashion brands. Its 2024 estimated total emissions were 10,040,728 tons CO2e.

& Other Stories' parent company, H&M Group, has SBTI-approved medium and long-term targets. It has shared progress on these targets in the last year but is only on track for its Scope 1+2 Target. Commons could not find verification that it offsets any emissions, and it has been outspoken in the media about avoiding offsets.

& Other Stories publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their names and locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing). Its parent company traces some of its supply chain. It's parent company H&M Group has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions allowing collective bargaining and prohibiting forced labor. Its code of conduct does not mention a living wage or restrictions on subcontracting. H&M Group has a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners, which can mitigate human and environmental risks.