Kowtow Clothing Ltd Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Summary

This is an unclaimed profile. Kowtow Clothing Ltd has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.

What do our labels mean?

Kowtow Clothing Ltd, founded in 2006 in New Zealand, presents sustainability as central to its business. Its strategy is structured around People, Planet and Prosperity, with goals aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The brand says it is committed to circular design, ethical manufacturing and sustainable fibres, and has focused on Fairtrade and organic cotton since its inception. It also emphasises transparency, responsible supply chains, human rights, and reducing environmental impact across materials, energy, water and waste. Kowtow has published a Sustainability Strategy, Impact Report and a set of responsible business policies to guide its operations.

About Kowtow Clothing Ltd

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
5 - 25

Country
New Zealand

Kowtow Clothing Ltd Sustainability Actions

Published sustainability strategy

2022 was a busy year for Kowtow, a key highlight being the launch of our very first Sustainability Strategy. This strategy is the pillar and backbone of Kowtow, driving all business and design decisions. It has been amazing to get our thoughts down on paper in an ordered way, with clear deadlines, and all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Returned to one fibre

From 2021 we returned to only using Fairtrade organic cotton for all styles so we could be clear and confident in our transparency. We are singular natural fibre experts and believe this focus is our strength, still allowing us to provide a full offering.

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Fairtrade since inception

Fairtrade certified since our inception in 2006, every part of our supply chain is traced from seed to garment. Independently audited and certified by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International (FLO), it ensures farmers are paid fairly, while working to improve sustainability, governance, inequality and community development in surrounding communities.

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B Corp certification

We became a certified B Corporation in May 2022. Running a robust assessment every three years, in 2025 not-for-profit B Lab once again recertified Kowtow, confirming our commitment to meeting five key areas: Governance; Workers; Community; Environment; Customers.

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Published impact report

Our new Impact Report is here. It’s full of big wins and small steps towards circularity, fairness and transparency. We’re building a future where your clothes don’t end up in landfill — but instead, live many lives, break down naturally, or come back to us to begin again.

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Kowtow Clothing Ltd Sustainability Commitments

2023

Zero materials to landfill

By end of 2023 - Zero materials will be sent to landfill from all our sites.

2024

Garment end-of-life pathway

By end of 2024 - Ensure every Kowtow garment has a clear end of life pathway, which is easily accessible to our customers, in every market we sell in.

2024