Underworks

Foundation Member | Tracking Since February 2023

Underworks Sustainability Profile

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OEKO-TEX Standard 100

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UPPAREL Member

The world is facing significant environmental and social challenges. At Underworks we are genuinely committed to do more good rather than less bad, so that the planet, we live on and the great ecosystem we are surrounded by can thrive once again. We work hard so that we can bring you products that make you feel good. Simply because we want to do the right thing.

About Underworks

  • Status
  • Employees
  • 25 - 100
  • Industry
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • Country
  • Australia
  • Founded
  • 1999

Underworks Sustainability Actions

Conscious Choice - Our Roadmap to 2030

Rather than telling a customer that a product is more sustainable, we would like to increase awareness amongst consumers on why they are choosing a particular product, based upon actively assessing the product’s fibre composition, the labour conditions, and its environmental impact. This is what Conscious Choice stands for; the customer making a conscious purchase for a product that has been made using preferred fibres (Pillar 1), better packaging (Pillar 2), has high environmental standards (Pillar 3), and like all of our products is ethically manufactured (Pillar 4). These criteria fall under our foundational Conscious Choice 4-pillar product labelling model. Products carrying this label will be produced using the most sustainable materials and packaging and with high social and environmental manufacturing standards.

Underworks & The WWF-Aust Partnership

We have joined forces with WWF-Australia to create the Wildlife Collection. where 5% of each sale will go towards supporting WWF’s goal to Regenerate Nature by 2030, an initiative that works to protect endangered animals such as the koala and tiger.

Pillar 1 - Preferred Materials

We can proudly report that all of our cotton is either from Better Cotton, Recycled Cotton or Organic Cotton. Additionally, we have started implementing other recycled materials, such as recycled polyester, made from plastic bottles, which is diverted from landfill. We have also launched our bamboo range (viscose derived from bamboo) which comes from Sustainably grown Bamboo crops, that use no pesticides or water to grow the crop. This range has also been certified by oeko-tex to ensure there are no harmful substances. But it does not stop there, we are continuously innovating to become a pioneer in utilizing the most sustainable and innovative materials.

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Underworks Sustainability Commitments

2021

Sustainable Cotton

We pledged that by 2022 we would source all of our cotton from sustainable cotton sources. We can proudly report that we are ahead of our mission and by 2021 all of our cotton is either from BCI, recycled or organic sources.

2030

Operate with renewable energy

Switch to renewable energy by 2030 in our Australian offices and warehouses and are discussing with suppliers to do so as well

2030

Investigate petrochemical derived single-use plastic alternatives

We're working on reducing petrochemical derived single-use plastics by 2030 and transition to renewable packaging alternatives where possible

Underworks Partnerships

What do our labels mean?

APCO Member Logo

APCO Member

BCI Certified Logo

BCI Certified

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Logo

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

UPPAREL Member Logo

UPPAREL Member

About Underworks

  • Status
  • Employees
  • 25 - 100
  • Industry
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • Country
  • Australia
  • Founded
  • 1999

Sustainable Development Goals

Underworks is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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Underworks Sustainability News

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