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We believe that small companies like Ambler can make a big difference through the choices we make in how we produce and package our products. The clothing and fashion industry have a very bad track record for their contributions to global carbon emissions. Thankfully, there is a growing number of clothing companies that are looking to create a new way forward for the industry.
Below are some of the ways that we choose to run our company so that we decrease our carbon footprint and reduce our contribution to landfills. We view sustainability as an ongoing process that can always be improved upon. For us, it is about making continuous steps in the right direction so that over the course of our time in business our small changes add up to making a big difference.
We're a member of Climate Neutral. As a certified Climate Neutral brand we measure our annual carbon emissions for our entire business operation including all of the production, transportation, packaging and travel. We then offset our total emissions by investing in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere. Projects like reforestation remove carbon from the atmosphere and renewable energy projects avoids emissions from traditional fossil fuels.
We joined the Responsible Packaging Movement in 2021 to show our commitment to removing poly bags from our supply chain. Poly bags are single-use plastic bags that are used to protect clothing throughout the shipping & warehousing process.
The Responsible Packaging Movement is a group of brands who are focused on removing excess packaging waste from their supply chains.
At Ambler, we reduced our use of poly bags by 50% in 2020 and will be 100% poly-bag free in 2022.
Wool really is nature's magic material. It can keep you warm, it can keep you cool, it is renewable and can be used in a myriad of ways.
Wool lasts longer and holds up to more wear than the alternatives. Because it is naturally odour-repelling, wool requires less washing as well!
We use 100% wool in our toques and slippers that are made in Nepal. For our machine knit toques made in Canada we use a 50/50 blend of merino wool and acrylic yarns.
Our t-shirts are made in Canada with a fabric that is a blend of 50% recycled plastic and 50% organic cotton. Organic cotton reduces the environmental impact by avoiding the use of harmful pesticides. Recycled plastic bottles that are converted to polyester fabric produces 65% less carbon and uses 10% of the water compared to virgin polyester production.
70% of our products are made here in Canada. Domestic production is better for the environment because it eliminates the need to transport materials and finished goods around the globe.
We do import fabric from Asia and the United States for our Canadian production. The carbon emissions from these shipments are calculated in our total annual emissions and are offset through our Climate Neutral investments.
We work with certified fair trade manufacturers in Nepal to produce our handmade toques. They are certified by the World Fair Trade Organization which means that they continuously meet the requirements to provide safe & healthy work environments and to pay their employees equitable wages.
We have been working with the same manufacturers in Nepal for over 15 years and they continuously win awards in their country for their leadership in the economy .
We use third-party fulfillment centers in Canada and the US to warehouse our products and fulfill our orders. Working with these fulfillment centers eliminates the need for us to have a warehouse because we can share space with other brands.
Heating and cooling offices and warehouses is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions for companies. By sharing space with other companies we remove these emissions from our supply chain.
We donate at least 1% of our annual revenue to organizations that protect wild places as well as organizations that help get kids & youth outdoors. We believe that getting kids outside to appreciate nature will have a lasting impact on their individual lives as well as on the environment by raising future generations to care for the natural world.
In 2020, we donated to the Cottonwood Lake Preservation Society and Wildsight.
If you'd like to recommend an organization for us to consider donating to please send us an email.
We recognize that selling brand new products is a contradiction in addressing climate change. Reducing our purchases is a great place for all of us to start.
Buying products that can be repaired is a great option when buying new. We're happy to repair any of your well-loved Ambler gear. Just send us an email and we'll help you out hi@amblermw.com