We also use materials of animal origin for our products. To ensure that you can really enjoy ultra-soft cashmere or high-quality leather, it is essential for us that all animals in our supply chain are treated with respect and in accordance with the Five Freedoms of the Farm Animal Welfare Council.
We completely avoid the use of fur and other types of wool unless we are certain that the animals have not been mistreated, or until good standards have been implemented and there is more transparency with regard to the production of these materials.
 

We have recently introduced Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold as our product standard. By following this standard, we only work with materials that are as safe as possible for humans and the environment.
This includes the responsible use of chemicals and resources such as water and energy, minimal waste, and of course, good social conditions for everyone involved in the manufacture of our products. 
Our aim for 2021 is for 50% of our denim to be Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold. 

Wash it properly instead of quickly throwing it away! We’re going to give you a list of all the do’s & don’ts when it comes to looking after your clothes – to ensure that you can enjoy your favorite Esprit styles for as long as possible.
We’ll give you a step-by-step explanation of how to wash, dry and iron your clothes more sustainably.
Because even small things like a lower washing temperature lead to lower energy consumption, which in turn has a positive effect on the environment. 

We also make sustainable choices in our canteen. We focus on organic vegetables, fruit, dairy products and meat. And we are aiming to offer more and more organic foods: In the coming years, we want to reach a position where 90%–100% of the food in our canteen is organic.
Our commitment to sustainability is also reflected in our zero-waste menu planning.
We don’t throw leftovers away. Instead, we include them in the next day’s menu. 

We don’t just want to offer you sustainable products, we also want to make sure that you receive your orders in the most environmentally friendly way possible. That’s why we stock our styles locally in our own warehouses in Europe and Asia, which allows us, as an international company, to keep transport distances relatively short.
Furthermore, everything that is sent from our warehouses is sent via climate-neutral shipping. What does this mean?
The emissions produced while our products are on the way to you are offset through other activities, such as environmental and reforestation projects.