AN ALLIANCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Demco is a denim and knitwear manufacturer committed to sustainability, innovation, digitisation and design. They invest in renewable energy and water recycling, and strive to reduce waste. They also use ethical working practices to create high-quality garments with minimal environmental impact.
That's why Maison 123 is proud to work alongside Demco to promote fashion that respects the planet and its people.
CLIMATE ACTIONS
Energy efficiency: 30% reduction in consumption thanks to investment in LED lighting
Heat recovery from the drying room
Solar production with a capacity of 1.5 MWp and 4,374 solar panels
Carbon footprint certification in accordance with ISO 140067 using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
CIRCULAR APPROACH
Zero Waste, 740 kt of fabric, cardboard and plastic offcuts are recycled each year to create new materials and packaging
Use of 3D modelling (ClO3D) to reduce waste<
Transformation of off-cuts into new GRS-certified denim in collaboration with a local spinning and weaving mill
DURABLE MATERIALS
50% reduction in chemicals through the use of new technologies to reduce our consumption of chemicals
Chemicals management, with 95.2% of chemical products complying with ZDHC standards
Analysis of waste water in accordance with ZDHC standards
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Advice unit with loans for staff and creation of a Demco training academy with tailor-made training courses
Job creation in rural areas, 600 jobs in textile activities, 80% of which are held by women
Support for Centres for Young Disabled People with employment, plus financial and material support for three local centres for young disabled people
GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Dedicated CSR team to manage our environmental and social footprint
ISO 14001 certification for environmental management
Careful selection of external subcontractors based on SA8000 audits and Higg questions
We believe that a sustainable future is possible through our dedication to WeCare denim.
By choosing our WeCare jeans, you're actively participating in this vision of more responsible, environmentally-friendly fashion.
We're committed to building close and trusting relationships with all our suppliers worldwide. Together, we consider how our brand can become more engaged and responsible in future.
