The BEE STAMP OF APPROVAL – only for sustainable brands
Being sustainable these days, can mean a whole lot of things to a whole lot of people. But a lot of the times, it is just a whole lot of greenwashing. There is nothing in the industry for Small and Medium Enterprises to identify that they are truly a sustainable brand – until now. Moda Circolare, a sustainable fashion consulting agency, out of Vancouver, saw a need for this and developed this special sustainability stamp. The Bee Stamp of Approval is to recognize SUSTAINABLE fashion brands
Brands that are really accelerating in the space of sustainability, need to be recognized, and the BEE STAMP OF APPROVAL does exactly that. It is not an easy stamp to acquire, however once you get it, you can be easily acknowledged as a sustainable brand.
Lizzy Cross
The Bee Stamp of Approval is to identify fashion and apparel brands that are sustainable and eco-friendly.
To get awarded the Bee Stamp of Approval, brands must prove they are sustainable by subjecting themselves to a intensive sustainability assessment. Over 70 detail questions are asked and used to evaluate a brands commitment to sustainability. This assessment addresses:
- Governance of the brand
- Environmental issues
- Social and ethical issues
- Transparency
- Circularity of the brand
A brand who is applying for the Bee Stamp of Approval must achieve over 80% on the sustainability assessment to be awarded this stamp of approval.
What the Bee Stamp of Approval Indicates
When a brand receives the Bee Stamp, it means that customers and stakeholders can be assured that the brand is making a significant commitment to various sustainability initiatives. During the assessment, supply chains will be analyzed for environmental and social and ethical impacts. The stamp also indicates that the brand achieved at least an 80% on the assessment. It also indicates that the brand has committed to continual improvement.
Time it Takes & Process
The time it takes to acquire the stamp depends on how the brand scores on the initial assessment. It also depends on how committed the brand is to improving. The timing can vary from 3 weeks to 4 months. The process includes the initial sustainability assessment of the brand and if the brand passes, the brand will be awarded the BEE STAMP OF APPROVAL. If the brand does not pass (greater than 80%), it is at this point the brand can choose to improve on its gaps and then conduct the assessment again.
Cost
The cost to get the Bee Stamp of Approval is based on the size of your brand. Each brand and company is unique and the cost of attaining this is tailored to each individual brand. Contact Moda Circolare at modacirc@gmail.com to find out what it would cost your brand to achieve this certification.
Re-Assessment
To keep your Bee Stamp of Approval, a re-assessment of your brand is required every 3 years.
How to book – a free consultation for the Bee Stamp of Approval
If you are interested in booking a free consultation for your brand to understand more about the this certification, please contact Moda Circolare at modacirc@gmail.com.
Newest BEE STAMP OF APPROVAL Awards
The Bee Stamp of Approval is given to Small and Medium Enterprises ONLY. Two of the most recent brands to be awarded this stamp are: Elementum and Ablesia. Both of these small brands truly care about sustainability and transparency.
Elementum has a commitment to sustainability, a true vision, considers ethical and environmental issues, is open about animal welfare and is fully transparent about their suppliers and materials. Circularity plays a huge part in the philosophy of this brand. They incorporate zero waste principles and multi-functional pieces into the production of their garments. This brand has a Vendor Code of Conduct and lists all of their manufacturers.
Elementum also talks openly about the environmental impacts of the fabrics they use.
Ablesia is a beautiful sustainable brand out of Portugal that has been awarded the Bee Stamp of Approval as well. The Bee Stamp of Approval is to identify fashion and apparel brands that are sustainable. So many brands do not have a true purpose, but this brand does. They produce on a small scale and aim to take things slow and care about every detail. They only offer limited editions which makes their pieces special, exclusive and very unique. Here is Ablesia’s purpose, mission and vision.
Ablesia is committed to sustainability, considers ethical and social issues, consider environmental issues in their production and circularity is part of their core values. They also with others in the community to re-use their waste fabrics to create beautiful bags.
Ablesia has proven, even as a small brand, 3D digital prototyping can be used to help reduce waste and CO2 emissions. 
Now there is a certificate that small and medium sized brands can acquire, to show they are dedicated to sustainability. They can display it on their websites and social media channels to spread the word. The Bee Stamp of Approval is to recognize SUSTAINABLE fashion brands.
To Read More on the Bee Stamp of Approval Process, visit our website: https://modacircolare.com/bee-stamp-of-approval/
To find out more about the Bee Stamp of Approval, please email: modacirc@gmail.com or fill out the contact page below.
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