As a brand, we are highly committed to continuously improving our production processes and materials to keep up with industry developments and minimize our environmental impact. This means we focus on creating the best possible products that our customers will love and use for a long time. Regarding our products and production, the majority of our collection consists of classic styles that are repeated season after season. This is a conscious choice to avoid overproduction and the need for putting products on sale. Additionally, we produce only once a year and do not follow the traditional seasonal cycles seen in the fashion industry.

We stay constantly updated on new materials and alternatives. We work closely with our factory to create more environmentally friendly products. We are proud that, on average, our sunglasses consist of 50% recycled material and 15% bio-based material. Additionally, our packaging is made from 70% recycled material. The products are BPA-free and nickel-free. Our cardboard is FSC-certified.

We have worked on increasing the amount of recycled materials in our sunglasses, but after several quality tests, we had to put it on hold because the materials became more porous. This would result in increased production, more defects, and reduced durability. We believe it is better to produce fewer high-quality products than to produce a larger quantity that would need to be discarded and be less durable.

Despite our connection to the fashion industry, our sunglasses also serve a medical purpose by protecting our eyes from harmful UV rays, which is why they are recommended for daily use. Sunglasses are therefore a necessity that requires a certain level of quality.

We have chosen slow shipment for our products. This means that, whenever possible, they are transported by ship once a year. Shipping goods by sea is currently one of the least CO2-emitting options due to better fuel efficiency, greater cargo capacity, and slower speeds. While total emissions can still be significant, shipping by sea remains one of the better choices per unit of cargo.

At A.KJÆRBEDE, we have a Code of Conduct that our suppliers are required to comply with. We ensure adherence to this by regularly visiting our suppliers, among other measures. Our Code of Conduct places particular emphasis on employee rights and opportunities, including maternity leave, working conditions, animal welfare, and anti-corruption. You can access our full Code of Conduct here.

We collaborate with factories that are ISCC-certified, which covers sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic waste and residual products, non-biological renewable materials, and recycled carbon-based materials. We also ensure that our products meet international standards by obtaining FDA, BSCI, and Dropball certifications for each production batch. Additionally, we carry out third-party testing to ensure we meet safety standards and conduct chemical tests to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.