Our ESG approach

At Brands of Scandinavia, we work seriously and ambitiously with ESG being fully aware of our responsibility as an actor in the fashion arena.

We set the bar high as we proceed to follow the difficult yet right path. At times, we are met with challenges that are greater than first expected. However, we are always ready to adapt through the testing of new, innovative solutions, technologies and materials to keep us in the right direction.

Our Certifications and Partnerships

Code of Conduct

At Brands of Scandinavia, we have a Code of Conduct containing a set of rules and principles based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and key UN and International Labour Organisation conventions.

All suppliers must sign the Code of Conduct to do business with Brands of Scandinavia. By signing the Code of Conduct suppliers pledge to uphold it content and adhere to standards within animal welfare, anti-corruption, chemicals, environmental protection, health, and safety as well as human rights and labour rights.

Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Brand of Scandinavia is certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), certified by Ecocert Greenlife SAS (Licence number 277739).
Only products which carry the GRS label and claim are certified.

What is the GRS?

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) verifies the recycled content in products and tracks it from the recycling stage through the supply chain to the final product.

Products certified to the GRS contain recycled material that has been independently verified at each stage of the supply chain. In addition, facilities involved in processing, from the recycling stage to the final supplier, have met social, environmental and chemical requirements.

The standard also restricts the use of specific hazardous chemicals in processing, supporting safer and more responsible production practices.

Recycled content requirements

The GRS applies to products containing at least 20% recycled material.
Only products containing at least 50% recycled material are eligible to carry the GRS label.

Certification and auditing

Brand of Scandinavia undergoes an annual audit conducted by an independent certification body to maintain compliance with the standard.

License number: 00277739

Certified by EcoCert GreenLife SAS

Learn more

Learn more about the Global Recycled Standard:
https://textileexchange.org/standards/

LENZING™ ECOVERO™

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are made from wood, a natural and renewable raw material carefully sourced from responsibly managed forests.

The wood taken from nature is purposefully balanced with forest growth rates, to ensure the continued availability of this valuable resource.

The responsible production of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers uses at least 50% less water and emits at least 50% less greenhouse gas (GHG)

Compared to generic viscose fibers, according to Higg MSI^, thereby saving precious resources for future generations.

^Results based on LCA standards (ISO 14040/44) and available

via Higg MSI Version 3.9.1 (December 2024).

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers are made from wood, a natural and renewable raw material carefully sourced from responsibly managed forests.

The wood taken from nature is purposefully balanced with forest growth rates, to ensure the continued availability of this valuable resource.

The responsible production of TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers uses at least 50% less water and emits at least 50% less greenhouse gas (GHG)

compared to generic lyocell and modal fibers, according to Higg MSI^, thereby saving precious resources for future generations.

^Results based on LCA standards (ISO 14040/44) and available via Higg MSI (Version 3.8).

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

Naia™ Acetate

Naia™ Acetate is a cellulosic fiber made from responsible sourced wood pulp, certified by FSC® or PEFC. Its production uses a closed-loop process that responsibly manages and recycles chemicals.

*FSC® (FSC-C140711/ SCS-COC-006296) certification or PEFC (SCS-PEFC-COC-006296) certification.

Naia™ is a trademark of Eastman

We proudly support various local activities

Aabenraa Crisis Center for Abused Women

Brands of Scandinavia a/s has chosen to support to Aabenraa Crisis Center for abused women. The Center’s purpose is to help women and their children, who have suffered mental and physical violence or threats, and find themselves in an acute crisis situation.

“A big thank you for all the lovely clothes we received. Wow, we have had a party! Especially one resident who had nothing at all and who was never allowed to buy anything.

She looks so beautiful in her new clothes - she has never felt so nice looking as now. I hope by sharing this with you, I give you just a little bit of the joyful feeling that we experience every time we receive clothes from you.”

Tove Lagoni, Tidligere Leder, Aabenraa Krisecenter

“We would also like to thank you very much for the financial support and the nice Christmas presents that you are so kind to send in our direction. This means that both women and children are having a more joyful Christmas and that we can take them on excursions during the year, and it is worth its weight in gold for everyone. ”

Hanne Frederiksen, Leder, Aabenraa Krisecenter

Koldinghus

We support Koldinghus through its Business Club.

The purpose of the Koldinghus Foundation is to develop it into a local, regional and national cultural center with an international aim of supporting and promoting the activities at the Museum at Koldinghus, for example through

Increasing and improving the museum’s permanent collections

Establishment of a center for local history

Building adaptations and redecorations of the museum’s premises

Support for the museum’s development in general, first and foremost the museum’s dissemination and exhibition activities.