Offsetting Carbon Emissions with United Nations Green Projects
We are committed to sustainability through the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This goal inspires us to set the highest standards across our supply chain, helping us reduce potential negative environmental impacts while implementing practices that bring social and environmental benefits.
We are dedicated to responsibly sourcing all materials used in our products and are proud to announce our partnership with DANI, a sustainable tannery in Italy. For several seasons, we have sourced our leather from DANI, which ensures that its leather is fully traceable, ethical, and certified by The Leather Working Group. The tannery has a carbon-reduction strategy and does not contribute to deforestation.
To further reduce our environmental impact, we offset our carbon emissions through a United Nations green project. This collaboration reflects our commitment to conscious design, responsible sourcing, and quality craftsmanship at every step of our production.
Why Sustainable Leather Matters
The leather industry is a significant source of emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. At SEVDA LONDON, we believe the fashion industry must take steps to ensure materials are sourced responsibly. By working with DANI, we ensure that our leather is sourced sustainably, ethically, and without contributing to any environmental harm, including deforestation.
Our Focused Green Project: Supporting RIPPLE Africa
RIPPLE Africa helps communities in Malawi create and use fuel-efficient stoves. Traditional three-stone fires in Malawi release harmful smoke and consume large amounts of wood, leading to deforestation and health problems like lung cancer and child pneumonia.
The new fuel-efficient stoves developed by RIPPLE Africa use much less wood and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly black carbon (soot). This project helps reduce health risks for women and children in Malawian communities.
Funds from this initiative will support expanding the number of stoves distributed and introducing education and healthcare initiatives. Currently benefiting over 200,000 people, RIPPLE Africa aims to reach 500,000 people in the coming years.
Our support for RIPPLE Africa aligns with SEVDA LONDON’s goal of keeping sustainability at the core of our production process.