FASHION & ACCESSORIES
ERDEM
ERDEM is an independent fashion house for women, based in London. Founded in 2005 by designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE, ERDEM has forged its own path in the industry, centering each collection around a forensically researched narrative and a belief in the power of craftsmanship. Collections are formed with a muse in mind, depicting previously untold stories of heroic women.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
Rooted in a deep respect for craftsmanship, ERDEM remains mindful of the times. The brand seamlessly blends traditional skills with a passion for innovation, a principle that shapes its every endeavour. Conscious of the impact of its operations, ERDEM continuously seeks responsible production methods, aiming to minimise environmental footprints, promote transparent supply chains, and source materials responsibly. By focusing on creating timeless pieces designed to last for generations, the brand places sustainability at the core of its mission, viewing progress in this area as a continual journey. ERDEM actively engages with suppliers and communities, striving for improvement across all aspects of its business.
Established
2005
Headquarters
London
Employees
50-100
Categories
Womanswear, Accessories
First Certified
2024
Website
Distribution
UK, Europe, US, Asia, Middle East
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARD
Click below to see the detailed breakdown of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. ERDEM has been comprehensively assessed and scored against all key areas of sustainability, including impact on climate, nature and water, treatment of workers and communities as well as how ethically the business is run. Performance is determined by being assessed against international agreements, global frameworks, standards and legislation.
Standards & Accreditations
To provide evidence of sustainability performance across luxury companies' full value chain, 180+ memberships, accreditations and specialist certifications are taken into account during assessment
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
FSC Certified
Recycled Cashmere Blend (GRS certified)
The Responsible Wool Standard
Leather Working Group
JOURNEY SO FAR
09/2022
BEGAN ASSESSMENT
03/2023
BASELINE ASSESSMENT
11/2023
RISK MAPPING
07/2024
FINAL ASSESSMENT
10/2024
CERTIFICATION
A WORD FROM THE CEO
I am really excited to be on this journey with Positive Luxury in order to deliver a credible ESG framework that will speak to our customers and stakeholders alike. This partnership will build upon the greener principles we have already embedded and allows us to work towards a transparent, ethical and responsible manifesto for ERDEM. As an independent, fast-growing brand I believe we are perfectly placed to really impact change.
PHILIPPA NIXON
CEO
WHY POSITIVE LUXURY
ERDEM is proud to announce the achievement of Positive Luxury’s Butterfly Mark certification, a distinction that underscores significant achievements to date and highlights a commitment to sustainability across all areas of the business. This certification reflects a dedication to continuous improvement and the pursuit of increasingly ambitious targets in alignment with key ESG pillars.
PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS
ERDEM have set short-, mid- and long-term goals over a variety of ESG commitments. The brand have a sustainable sourcing strategy centred around making informed and responsible choices in terms of manufacturing, materials and techniques. ERDEM have set targets for sustainability credentials with their raw materials. The brand are incorporating circular economy principles into their business model to reduce waste and extend the lifestyle of their products. ERDEM continue to partner with NGOs that align with their community involvement strategies. The brand use their gold standard credits, purchased annually, to offset their carbon emissions to support projects which also align with their UNSDG goals of community involvement and innovation.