Fashion & Accessories
ME+EM
ME+EM is a modern luxury brand that believes that women shouldn't have to choose between quality and cost; between contemporary style and clothes they can actually function and look great in. An obsession with fit and fabric has made ME+EM experts in tailoring and outfit building, creating a brand dedicated to busy women, with collections that are easy to shop and style. ME+EM has nine stores across the UK, four in the US and concessions in Selfridges London, Selfridges Manchester and Harrods.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
ME+EM was founded on four key pillars: flattering, functional, forever, and fair. These pillars guide every aspect of the brand’s collections and inspire its approach to responsibility and sustainability. ME+EM has high aspirations for what it wants to achieve as a brand, and its sustainability purpose informs exactly how these goals are met – from the materials it sources to the way collections are transported. Led by a dedicated in-house sustainability team, the brand collaborates with leading industry expert organisations to shape its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework, as well as its sustainability pillars: Product, People, Planet, and Community. .
Established
2009
Headquarters
London, UK
First Certified
2025
Categories
Luxury Womenswear, Footwear and Accessories
Employees
350+
Website
Distribution
Worldwide
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARD
Click below to see the detailed breakdown of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. ME+EM 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
FAIR AND ETHICAL RELATIONSHIPS
ME+EM are committed to the fair and respectful treatment of people across every part of its business and supply chains. To uphold this commitment, they are active members of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and SEDEX, the leading global social compliance organisation. In addition to this, suppliers to the brand must align with the ME+EM code of conduct, which adopts the ETI’s own base code for respect for workers and outlines the brand's commitment to key global CSR commitments, such as Modern Slavery and anti-corruption.
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
Quality and longevity are at the heart of the design process at ME+EM and their commitment to increasing the use of certified, traceable materials. In 2024, ME+EM were certified to the Textile Exchange Responsible Animal Standard, in addition to increasing their use of organic and recycled materials. Certification to the Good Cashmere Standard followed in 2025, alongside increased use of Lenzing fibres. ME+EM are active members of the Leather Working Group and uphold strict animal welfare policies.
CLIMATE
In 2024, ME+EM launched an ambitious project to measure carbon emissions across the entire business, resulting in the brand setting a science-based target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aligned with the 2016 Paris Climate agreement pathway to Net Zero. Extending beyond the brand's immediate footprint, they are taking action to reduce their Scope 3 emissions, which largely stem from materials and manufacturing partners. ME+EM are actively increasing the use of lower-impact, certified materials and working closely with suppliers to encourage renewable energy adoption across their facilities. To track progress against these goals, ME+EM have partnered with the carbon reporting platform Plan A, which provides full visibility of emissions and makes targeted action where it matters most. In 2024, ME+EM were proud to contribute to the British Fashion Council’s Low Carbon Transition Programme, partially funded by the UK Government, supporting collective efforts to decarbonise the fashion industry and drive meaningful change.
ME+EM are committed to the fair and respectful treatment of people across every part of its business and supply chains. To uphold this commitment, they are active members of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and SEDEX, the leading global social compliance organisation. In addition to this, suppliers to the brand must align with the ME+EM code of conduct, which adopts the ETI’s own base code for respect for workers and outlines the brand's commitment to key global CSR commitments, such as Modern Slavery and anti-corruption.
Quality and longevity are at the heart of the design process at ME+EM and their commitment to increasing the use of certified, traceable materials. In 2024, ME+EM were certified to the Textile Exchange Responsible Animal Standard, in addition to increasing their use of organic and recycled materials. Certification to the Good Cashmere Standard followed in 2025, alongside increased use of Lenzing fibres. ME+EM are active members of the Leather Working Group and uphold strict animal welfare policies.
In 2024, ME+EM launched an ambitious project to measure carbon emissions across the entire business, resulting in the brand setting a science-based target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aligned with the 2016 Paris Climate agreement pathway to Net Zero. Extending beyond the brand's immediate footprint, they are taking action to reduce their Scope 3 emissions, which largely stem from materials and manufacturing partners. ME+EM are actively increasing the use of lower-impact, certified materials and working closely with suppliers to encourage renewable energy adoption across their facilities. To track progress against these goals, ME+EM have partnered with the carbon reporting platform Plan A, which provides full visibility of emissions and makes targeted action where it matters most. In 2024, ME+EM were proud to contribute to the British Fashion Council’s Low Carbon Transition Programme, partially funded by the UK Government, supporting collective efforts to decarbonise the fashion industry and drive meaningful change.
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
Leather Working Group
The Responsible Wool Standard
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Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS)
Responsible Alpaca Standard Certified
Ethical Trading Initiative
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Good Cashmere Standard
Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)
Textile Exchange
A WORD FROM THE HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY
Passing the Butterfly Mark assessment is a landmark moment in our sustainability journey and acknowledges our commitment to operating as a fair and responsible brand. The assessment process has independently verified our positive actions, whilst also presenting opportunities as we continue our pathway for improvement
RACHAEL IRONS
HEAD OF CSR
WHY POSITIVE LUXURY?
Having considered a variety of ESG certifications we selected Positive Luxury based on shared values and the strictest criteria to independently analyse and verify our sustainability actions. Our collaboration with Positive Luxury extends further than simply the certification assessment, as they help to guide our continuous improvement. Having the Butterfly Mark certification by Positive luxury further highlights to our community that operating in a fair and responsible way is at the core of our brand.
PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS
As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible design, we’re working to increase the use of certified materials across our collections. These certifications not only ensure traceability, but also support elevated social and environmental standards. With a truly global footprint, we are investing in cutting-edge technology to map and enhance transparency across our supply chains. Our goal is to empower both our partners and our customers with the clarity and traceability they deserve.