Beyond Retro Sustainability Profile

Beyond Retro began in 2002 as a vintage retailer and describes itself as a key stakeholder in the circular economy. Its sustainability position is centred on vintage, second-hand and upcycled clothing, alongside a growing range of sustainably-sourced new product. The company says it seeks to reclaim, reduce and reuse items, and to make a lasting impact on the fashion landscape through recycling, upcycling and lower-impact operations. It also states that its business has a minus carbon footprint, based on a 2014 WRAP audit of its processes, and that it works to minimise environmental impact through packaging, shipping and training practices.