Arket

Arket uses both lower emissions materials such as recycled cotton, organic cotton, Tencel lyocell, and recycled down, as well as high emissions materials including conventional cotton, elastane, virgin wool, and polyester. Its parent company reports sourcing materials that have certifications from RWS, RMS, and BCI, but it's unclear which of these are used by Arket. Its parent company, H&M Group, 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.

Arket's 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. Arket sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

Arket does not share any efforts to minimize shipping materials or use more eco-friendly packaging materials. Arket's 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.

Arket offers a paid repair option in partnership with SOJO, where customers can send-in for repair. Arket doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

Arket has a take back program called Arket Archive. This program accepts the brand's own clothes, shoes for resale. H&M Group doesn't share details on the efficacy of this specific program, though it shares reporting on its takeback programs overall.

Arket offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items frequently throughout the year.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Arket has a sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy, but this page is hard to find on its website. 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.

Arket's 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.

Arket's 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.

Arket's parent company publishes the names and locations of many of its supply chain partners. It traces some of its supply chain. It 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.