M.J. Bale Sustainability Profile

What do our labels mean?

M.J. Bale, an Australian-owned menswear brand, was founded by Matt Jensen in 2009. The brand prides itself on its commitment to ethical practices and sustainability, aiming to forge positive footprints by doing right by their customers and community, thus empowering them to positively impact the world.

About M.J. Bale

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
100 - 500

Industry
Apparel & Fashion

Country
Australia

Founded
2009

M.J. Bale Sustainability Actions

Dedicated To Natural Fibres

MJ Bale is committed to more sustainable fashion production, with over 95% of their products made from sustainably-grown, biodegradable natural fibres. They work closely with conservationist farms and ethical producers for responsible material sourcing.

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Powered by Renewable Energy

MJ Bale measures Scope 1 - 3 emissions and works with all partners throughout the value chain to reduce emissions at the source. Their entire store network and head office is renewable energy powered.

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Biodiversity Preservation & Land Regeneration

Home to 8% of all Tasmanian Indigenous grasslands and countless threatened flora & fauna, MJ Bale's single-source Merino wool partner, Kingston farm, is considered by the government to be "of national significance." MJ Bale returns a percentage from every Kingston garment sale to Kingston farm, where it is reinvested into biodiversity preservation and land regeneration projects.

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M.J. Bale Sustainability Commitments

2021

Committed to fully offsetting emissions

In 2021 M. J. Bale became Climate Active certified offsetting their entire footprint of their organisation and products, and becoming the first Australian fashion brand to do so.

2024

Committed to reducing emissions in the supply chain

In 2024 M J Bale's withdrew from the Climate Active program, and instead are focusing on reducing scope 1-3 emissions across their entire value chain.

2024

B Corp Commitment

In March 2024, M J Bale achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of businesses committed to using business as a force for good. The certification verifies that M.J. Bale meets a high standard of social and environmental performance, as well as accountability and transparency.