A carbon footprint urging us to act
In 2022, our carbon footprint stood at 448 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, with 67% of emissions coming from raw materials, mainly wool. This observation has led us to diversify our sources of supply by integrating recycled fabrics and optimising our production.
Compared to the ready-to-wear market, we are already forerunners, but our commitment does not stop there: we will continue to take action to do even better.
Towards a healthier model
Our on-demand manufacturing model now accounts for over 96% of our sales, with a large proportion coming from our made-to-measure suits, enabling us to achieve a very low wastage rate: over 99% of items are sold to their intended customer. For the remaining 1%, we recycle two thirds of our products in partnership with La Cravate Solidaire, a charity we’ve been supporting for a decade.
Upcycling at the heart of our approach
Every year, we recover surplus fabrics left over from our workshops and transform them into new pieces. In 2024, we recycled 300 metres of wool, representing 110 kg of reused material.
We also promote even cleaner materials, such as linen and cotton, which have an even lower environmental impact, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our areas for improvement: solutions for tomorrow
We are continuing our efforts to make costume-making even more responsible:
- Recycled wools: Mixed solutions (virgin + recycled) to maintain quality and durability.
- Advanced upcycling: Maximising the reutilisation of existing fabrics.
- Sustainable materials: Monitoring innovations to incorporate increasingly eco-responsible materials.
- Repair services: Implementing effective solutions to extend the lifecycle of each suit.
A charter for showrooms
Our showrooms are also part of this movement by adopting an ecological charter:
- Rationalisation of supplies and choice of sustainable materials: Selection of environmentally-friendly products to reduce our impact.
- Encouraging local consumption: Promoting local products and suppliers to support the local economy.
- Training teams for more eco-responsible practices: For example, our teams are made aware of simple gestures such as bringing their own lunch rather than going to the restaurant, in order to limit their daily environmental impact.
Think globally, act locally
Our actions don’t stop at our products: we promote active internal communication to raise awareness among our teams and customers of the challenges of sustainable fashion. By sharing our progress and commitments, we are contributing to positive, lasting change.
Our CSR approach from A to Z
CSR at Blandin & Delloye
CSR at Blandin & Delloye
Blandin & Delloye is committed to sustainable fashion, with on-demand production, responsible materials, total transparency and clothes designed to last. This approach includes upcycling, solidarity donations and continuous improvement of their environmental impact.
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CSR audit
CSR audit
The first step in our CSR strategy begins with a full audit of our practices and a Carbon Footprint. This first step is essential to assess our current environmental impact and to understand where we can improve our actions. The CSR audit enables us to measure our ecological and social footprint in detail
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Carbon Balance 2022
Carbon Balance 2022
The carbon audit helps us to quantify the CO₂ emissions generated by our activities, from production to distribution. This analysis then enables us to implement concrete actions to reduce our impact and adopt more sustainable practices at every stage of our value chain.
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Eco-score
Eco-score
The eco-score is a system that assesses the environmental impact of our products. Based on life cycle analysis, it takes into account criteria such as materials, manufacturing, carbon footprint and transport. This makes it easier for our customers to choose sustainable products with complete transparency.
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Zero waste goal
Zero waste goal
At Blandin & Delloye, zero waste is at the heart of our CSR commitment. More than a production approach, it's a global philosophy that aims to eliminate all waste - whether of materials, energy or products - from the design of raw materials to the final use of the suit.
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