We are actively working to measure and reduce our carbon footprint by making business decisions that lead to climate-positive outcomes. On average, we eliminate 80% of the products' GHGs emissions by using excess materials.

By creating products with materials that are already in existence, we avoid using the water needed to dye and finish new materials.

As a new brand we have prioritized sustainable choices throughout our supply chain, however, due to our size we do not have control over all elements. As we grow, our intention is to work on reducing our negative impact, and enhancing our positive one.

We offer and pay for UPS’s Carbon Neutral Ground-Shipment, which offsets emissions from customer’s shipment. We’ve made an effort to reduce the transportation required between the material source, production site and distribution center.

Alongside our focus on using excess materials, we prioritize durability and timeless design. We will enable customers to sell and buy pre-loved WE-AR4 pieces on our site and use thrifted clothes/accessories to style our shoots, which also get resold.

Where we are not able to use excess materials – we look to work with mills that offer low-impact content: materials that are organic, recycled or renewable.

The first step in our design process is to source existing excess materials because that’s our most planet-responsible option. We use excess to make more than 85% of our collection. As we work our way to 100%, we will use other low-impact materials.

We have made a commitment to not use fur. We only use existing deadstock leather for our handbags and accessories, saving these materials from being wasted.

WE-AR4 is founded on a non-conventional fashion model. We start focusing on what materials are already available and designing backwards from this. Although we are still a young brand, we are dedicated to our commitment to use sustainable materials.

As we are just starting out, we have selected to work with world-class partners who supply to brands that have high standards of social compliance. As part of our journey, we will research how to further ensure fair trade throughout our value chain.

We consider both environmental and social welfare throughout our supply chain. Since we’re just starting out, we use factories that meet the requirements of brands we know and admire. Establishing our own code of conduct for suppliers is a priority.

With our extensive collective experience (over 100 years) we have identified our main fabric, material suppliers and production partners, who service world-class, internationally recognized brands that have deep roots in sustainable and ethical practices.

We support local pattern-makers and skilled sewers in small factories in New York that are treated and paid fairly in compliance and adhering to local labor laws.