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Sustainability Summary

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ZOU XOU makes shoes in Buenos Aires using on-demand and small-batch production models. The brand says this is in service of creating a slower, ethical and more sustainable fashion cycle. Its workshop operates with respect and open communication, and artisans establish their own wages and work hours. The company also says it rejects overproduction, uses minimal packaging, and selects materials for quality and durability so the shoes are made to last. The majority of its leathers are sourced from Leather Working Group certified tanneries or smaller family-owned tanneries specialised in vegetable tanning.

ZOU XOU Sustainability Actions

On-demand production

On-demand means that the shoes are only made when we receive an order for them. When we launch a new collection, all designs (including new colors in existing styles) are initially made on-demand until proven popular. If a design is not popular, we continue to make it exclusively on demand until it is eventually discontinued.

Small-batch stock

If a design proves to be popular or it’s part of our core collection, then small quantities are kept in stock – generally only a few pairs of the most common sizes. Less common sizes like 35, 36 and 42 we tend not to keep in stock unless it’s a return! And yes, we restock returns that are in new and unworn condition!

Artisan wages and benefits

Absolutely. Our production partners are paid well above the industry standard. Argentina is an economically unstable country where prices of everyday things are always on the rise, so we need to regularly adjust wages to reflect inflation. It’s something that is very openly discussed with each production partner, with them often leading the discussion. They tell us when it’s time for a wage increase and we always oblige. It’s really important for us that they have a high quality of life too. Plus, we’re able to offer our core employees benefits like health insurance, paid vacation time and sick days, employment insurance and lunch and transportation stipends.

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ZOU XOU Sustainability Commitments

2015

Founded to make shoes responsibly

When I started Zou Xou in 2015, I was in crisis. ... Even more important to me is to manufacture our shoes responsibly by ensuring wellbeing for our artisans, rejecting overproduction & creating shoes that bring lasting value and joy to your life.

2030

No specific year commitment found

No specific future-year sustainability commitment was stated in the source content.


Sustainable Development Goals

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

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