bassike Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

What do our labels mean?

Bassike presents responsible business as a holistic practice across design, production and operations. The brand says it began with support for local industry and the use of organic cotton, and has developed into a culture of continuous improvement. Its sustainability page highlights B Corp certification, diversity, equity and inclusion, long-term supplier relationships, local manufacturing, lower-impact materials, waste management and recycling projects, and the use of renewable energy. Bassike also states that more than 90% of its garments are made in Australia and that it screens manufacturing partners through its Sustainable and Ethical Manufacturing Index.

About bassike

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
25 - 100

Country
Australia

bassike Sustainability Actions

B Corp certification achieved

In June 2022, Bassike achieved B Corp certification, a verification that a business is demonstrating high global standards of social and environmental performance. B Corp Certified businesses undergo a rigorous verification process every three years that measures performance against B Lab standards encompassing all aspects of a business, including but not limited to; supply chain practices, raw material selection and charitable giving.

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Annual DEI survey

Bassike values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the community and workplace and the brand is actively working to support organisation-wide DEI so all stakeholders feel valued, respected and represented. As part of this commitment, Bassike conducts an annual employee engagement survey to understand the sentiments of the team.

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Local manufacturing focus

Bassike is deeply committed to building long-term relationships with valued suppliers, makers and workers to help support the localised economy in areas they work and live. By supporting local makers, the organisation helps build collective prosperity amongst suppliers, vendors and their communities with over 90% of Bassike garments made in Australia.

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SEMI supply chain screening

Bassike screens all manufacturing partners with its internal Sustainable and Ethical Manufacturing Index (SEMI) to ensure human rights are upheld throughout the supply chain. SEMI works with certified or published data to track the social and environmental performance of supply chain partners, and informs decisions made around ethical and sustainable manufacturing.

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