We - KappAhl

not all we care about. The sustainability perspective is included
in all parts of our operations. Take for example our advertising
mailshots that are always sent using green addressing services.
And the hangers are recycled. They are then recycled and gain a
new lease of life as storage boxes or plastic bags. It may be added
that all our shipments of folded garments are packed in crates of
recycled plastic. And all our plastic bags are made of recycled
plastic, which is seven times more environmentally effecient than
using paper bags, thanks to the lower weight and energy consumption.
During the year we designed an environment bag, which was
sold for SEK 10 and was a great success. The surplus went to
climate neutralisation in the form of investment in wind turbines
in southern India.
We also work constantly to reduce electricity consumption in
our operations. For example, we look at each store’s potential for
making its lighting more efficient, which can result in large savings.
And of course we also use green electricity. We have done
this everywhere possible since 1999.
A GREAT REDUCTION On the goods transport side we work
consciously to transfer goods to modes of transport with less
environmental impact, such as boats and trains, in cooperation
with Green Cargo. Consolidated shipments and effective route
planning are also used to save the environment and money.
In 2008 we joined the Clean Shipping Index, requiring
reduced environmental impact from sea transport. We already
impose these requirements in our procurements.
The efforts have produced good results. Carbon dioxide
emissions from operations have decreased by 40.6 per cent in the
past three financial years, according to independent measurements
carried out by Tricorona. It is worth noting that the reduc-
ÖKO-TEX
Öko-Tex Standard 100 is the leading label for textiles tested
for harmful substances. Detailed information on Öko-Tex can
be found at: www.oeko-tex.com.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is an environmental management system standard.
KappAhl’s certficate covers the entire supply chain from design
to store, as well as operations at the head office, distribution
centre and store operations in Sweden and Finland.
THE EU FLOWER
The EU Flower is a European eco-label that inspects the entire
chain from raw material to finished garment. Read more at
www.blomman.nu
KAPPAHL APPROVED BY ROBUR
After an analysis of KappAhl’s sustainability work, Robur has
approved KappAhl as an investment for all its ethical funds,
including the spearhead Ethical and Environmental Fund.
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