Sustainability
22 Degrees is committed to being an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible business. We partner with other businesses that share our core values and mission. Below is a list of suppliers details, memberships and certifications.
One Percent for the Planet
22 Degrees has been a registered business member since 2015.
“Businesses that join 1% for the Planet commit to giving 1% of gross sales each year to our approved nonprofit partners through a variety of support. The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.”
Climate Neutral Certified
22 Degrees is a certified Climate Neutral brand and purchases annual carbon offsets.
Climate Neutral is an independent non-profit organization working to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world by putting a price on carbon emissions. We are enlisting brands in the fight against climate change by showing them that measuring and paying for their carbon emissions is cheaper and easier than they think.
Sheico Eco-Neoprene
“Sheico has made neoprene greener than before by using numerous eco-friendly technologies such as doped-dye yarn, recycled polyester, eco carbon black, water-based glue, neoprene recycling process, and limestone neoprene. With these efforts, we are able to save huge amounts of raw materials, energy, and water resources. We love the environment we live in, and our entire industry relies on its preservation. That's why we keep developing greener neoprene technologies. ”
Sheico Eco-Neoprene Process Video
In order to ensure that SHEICO factories comply with the highest international CSR standards, our garment factories in Southeast Asia have all obtained the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certification. Its 12 principles encompass HR management, employee health, environmental measures, as well as safety standards and export/import regulations.
Sheico is a BlueSign Certified manufacturer
100% Recycled Apparel
Recover Brands - t-shirts & sweatshirt blanks
“Recover Brands 360° process -- from design to manufacturing to fulfillment -- sources recycled plastic bottles and upcycled cotton for materials; minimizes dyes; significantly reduces the use of chemicals, water, and energy; and completely eliminates plastic packaging.”
Made in the USA
Ocean-Tec USA - Rash guards
Our rash guard designs are produced at Ocean-Tec USA handcrafted in their factory in Florida, USA.
Recycled Shipping Supplies
“We don’t make nor sell a product unless we feel it meets our stringent and comprehensively research sustainable packaging criteria. Driven by our desire to continually craft new earth-sound alternative solutions, we have become an industry leader and trustworthy resource for other eco-conscientious businesses.”
Recycled Hang Tags and Printing
“We started retooling our entire business in 2001, the new mission; start the journey of green practices, from cradle to grave approach to all of our products and practices.” - Mario Assadi, CEO of Greenerprinter
B Corporation Certified / Forest Stewardship Council / Carbonfund.org Partner
