FASHION & ACCESSORIES
LOLA&LYKKE
Lola&Lykke is a women’s health company built by women, for women. They're shaping the future of reproductive healthcare by building a holistic solution combining physical products and tech that will change an industry and the lives of new mothers worldwide.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
Since being founded in 2018, Lola&Lykke has demonstrated a deep commitment to the health and well-being of women, and their children, through the development of support networks that bring together industry-leading education, research, and technologies. By providing holistic support to pregnant women and mothers, Lola&Lykke continuously ensures positive social impacts remain at the top of the agenda. With a fully engaged CEO and sustainability team, the Finnish company is increasingly focused on global economic, environmental, and social priorities. Its innovative sustainability purpose also extends to multiple partnerships with academics, government agencies, healthcare providers, maternal health experts, NGOs, and suppliers. Lola&Lykke actively encourages employees to integrate sustainability into their jobs via regular training, volunteering, and stakeholder engagement. Ongoing collaborative efforts have already established sustainable foundations for women to prepare as much as possible for major life events such as pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Established
2018
Headquarters
Finland
Employees
1-10
Categories
Maternity products
Website
Distribution
EU (20 countries), main markets: UK, Finland, DACH
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARD
Click below to see the detailed breakdown of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. Lola & Lykke 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 assessed against international agreements, global frameworks, standards and legislation.
REAL CHANGE IN ACTION
HUMAN RIGHTS & MODERN SLAVERY
Lola&Lykke diligently upholds human rights in its own activities as well as in the supply chain. Owing to its customer base, Lola&Lykke’s products go through rigorous testing to safeguard the health and well-being of women and children. The company also requires its suppliers to provide evidence of no slave labour in their business operations, while verifying other human rights requirements via periodic third-party audits. The monitoring is, in some cases, contractual. Both internal and external Lola&Lykke policies provide a basis for assessing how business operations may impact peoples’ rights. By tracking human rights criteria over time, Lola&Lykke can work closely with key suppliers to undertake corrective actions and, in turn, build stronger partnerships. The emphasis on due diligence underscores Lola&Lykke’s accountability when it comes to workers’ rights, its customer base, and the supply chain.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
Since being founded in 2018, Lola&Lykke has demonstrated a deep commitment to the health and well-being of women, and their children, through the development of support networks that bring together industry-leading education, research, and technologies. By providing holistic support to pregnant women and mothers, Lola&Lykke continuously ensures positive social impacts remain at the top of the agenda. With a fully engaged CEO and sustainability team, the Finnish company is increasingly focused on global economic, environmental, and social priorities. Its innovative sustainability purpose also extends to multiple partnerships with academics, government agencies, healthcare providers, maternal health experts, NGOs, and suppliers. Lola&Lykke actively encourages employees to integrate sustainability into their jobs via regular training, volunteering, and stakeholder engagement. Ongoing collaborative efforts have already established sustainable foundations for women to prepare as much as possible for major life events such as pregnancy and breastfeeding.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Lola&Lykke’s employee handbook consists of an extensive range of social impact policies, which inform each employee about their rights and responsibilities. Despite the small but growing size of the company, its wide-ranging policies cover a code of conduct, career advancement, diversity, equality and inclusion, occupational health and safety, and working remotely in addition to several more areas. The brand’s approach to people management reinforces the company values and the collaborative drive to enact meaningful societal change. Employees are paid above the living wage alongside a low CEO-employee compensation ratio. Prioritisation on sustainability-focused training programs is complemented by active employee feedback channels, which serve to foster a dynamic learning environment. Lola&Lykke remains committed to developing social and environmental sustainability programs based on accountability, minimising environmental impacts, and respecting the human rights of all its key stakeholders.
Lola&Lykke diligently upholds human rights in its own activities as well as in the supply chain. Owing to its customer base, Lola&Lykke’s products go through rigorous testing to safeguard the health and well-being of women and children. The company also requires its suppliers to provide evidence of no slave labour in their business operations, while verifying other human rights requirements via periodic third-party audits. The monitoring is, in some cases, contractual. Both internal and external Lola&Lykke policies provide a basis for assessing how business operations may impact peoples’ rights. By tracking human rights criteria over time, Lola&Lykke can work closely with key suppliers to undertake corrective actions and, in turn, build stronger partnerships. The emphasis on due diligence underscores Lola&Lykke’s accountability when it comes to workers’ rights, its customer base, and the supply chain.
Since being founded in 2018, Lola&Lykke has demonstrated a deep commitment to the health and well-being of women, and their children, through the development of support networks that bring together industry-leading education, research, and technologies. By providing holistic support to pregnant women and mothers, Lola&Lykke continuously ensures positive social impacts remain at the top of the agenda. With a fully engaged CEO and sustainability team, the Finnish company is increasingly focused on global economic, environmental, and social priorities. Its innovative sustainability purpose also extends to multiple partnerships with academics, government agencies, healthcare providers, maternal health experts, NGOs, and suppliers. Lola&Lykke actively encourages employees to integrate sustainability into their jobs via regular training, volunteering, and stakeholder engagement. Ongoing collaborative efforts have already established sustainable foundations for women to prepare as much as possible for major life events such as pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Lola&Lykke’s employee handbook consists of an extensive range of social impact policies, which inform each employee about their rights and responsibilities. Despite the small but growing size of the company, its wide-ranging policies cover a code of conduct, career advancement, diversity, equality and inclusion, occupational health and safety, and working remotely in addition to several more areas. The brand’s approach to people management reinforces the company values and the collaborative drive to enact meaningful societal change. Employees are paid above the living wage alongside a low CEO-employee compensation ratio. Prioritisation on sustainability-focused training programs is complemented by active employee feedback channels, which serve to foster a dynamic learning environment. Lola&Lykke remains committed to developing social and environmental sustainability programs based on accountability, minimising environmental impacts, and respecting the human rights of all its key stakeholders.
Standards & Accreditations
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Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
JOURNEY SO FAR
07/2021
Began assessment
06/2022
Submitted baseline assessment
03/2023
Final submission
03/2023
Certified
A WORD FROM THE CO-FOUNDERS
The world needs a women´s healthcare revolution! Founded by two Finnish mothers, Lola&Lykke is a proudly women-led company with a fundamental ethos that a mother can only thrive when she is looked after too. We bring together the best in clinical research, health expertise and digital technology to change an industry and the lives of new mothers worldwide. To help us achieve our goals, I am so excited to start our journey with Positive Luxury. As sustainability continues to be a key focus of our strategy, we are committed to creating a positive impact on society and the planet by building a transparent brand that supports responsible practices and uses its platform to champion social justice and wellbeing in the world.
LAURA McGRATH
CEO, CO-FOUNDER
WHY POSITIVE LUXURY
The Butterfly Mark ESG programme is perfectly aligned with our business strategy and provides us with a North Star that supports every aspect of our organization. Being a brand with purpose is crucial, and a deep belief in championing women’s causes underpins all our goals at Lola&Lykke. As a small business that wants to go the extra mile to positively impact our planet and the people living here, we are excited to work with Positive Luxury to guide us in our commitment to a more sustainable future. Our clear social purpose makes Lola&Lykke a company whose enduring reason for being is to create a better world. It is an engine for good, creating societal benefits by the very act of conducting business. Our growth is a positive force in society.
PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS
Lola&Lykke are proud to have a culture rooted in transparency, giving back and creating positive impact; backed by the most passionate team who care deeply about their mission. Their aim is to continue researching and developing more innovative materials, apply sustainable sourcing strategies to their entire production chain and invest resources into collaborating with innovators, researchers and partners driving forward improvements in women's health. Women make up more than 50% of the world's population and make most of the healthcare decisions for their families. It's time to bring cutting edge science out of the labs and into the hands of every woman. Lola&Lykke are proud to be building a company that will change the lives of millions and the attitudes of all.