- We have set up supplier programmes to use up surplus and left over material from pattern cutting, upcycling this material into various accessories. In 2022, we introduced new products from our block print supplier, including quilted washbags, hair accessories and reusable face pads, face masks and bags.

- Our goal was to increase awareness of our Thrift+ partnership. Year to date 463 of our customers have purchased our thrift bags, an increase of 58% on last year, meaning that between 1-2 customer per day purchase to donate garments to charity.

- Our goal was to research opportunity to launch 'Aspiga Preloved' initiative. We have sold sample and some fabrics at our Wilton Outlet shop and have collaborated with The Cirkel

- Our goal was to increase our use of recycled fabrics in our collection. Rec ycled fabrics have played a big part in our 2022 collection. In the summer we launched our first own brand range of swimwear which was made from 82% recycled polyester derived from post consumer waste, including used plastic bottles. We also launched our sequin party-wear which was made from 95% recycled sequins.

- To help our customers offset their order delivery, we partnered with Carbon Click. In 2022, 3,008 customers purchased credits against their delivery of their orders, meaning we offset 1,844,155 lbs of CO2 in 2022.

- Our goal was to complete our first carbon footprint assessment. In 2022, we have partnered with Future Leap to help us offset and ultimately reduce our carbon emissions. We are committed to looking into every aspect of the business. We have started by focussing on scope 1 and 2. This includes a carbon consumption assessment.

- Our goal was to start setting clear milestones to be carbon neutral by 2025. Future Leap is using the above data to set up a carbon reduction plan for us to use for our next stages in the process. Our goal for scope 2 is achieve carbon neutrality by UNEPs 'Climate Neutral Now' programme by 2025.

- As a brand we are passionate about educating our customers on how to be more sustainable. In 2022, 2,900 customers have requested our free booklet 'A Guide to Living a More Sustainable Life' which shares helpful tips.

- Our goal was to implement better waste management in retail premises. Our retail stores prioritise the re-use of our cardboard boxes for transporting stock and shop items. IN 2022, we recycled approximately 2,500 cardboard boxes across the year, which equated to 1 tonne of cardboard. This saved 46 gallons of oil and 7,000 tonnes of water.

- Our goal was to transition to zero plastic in our office spaces, with a particular focus on plastic hangers. We partnered with First Mile at HQ and separated all our hard and soft plastics. In 2022, we recycled over 1,750kg of office waste, saving 2 tonnes of CO2 and 18 trees. We no longer use plastic hangers in our stores or HQ.

We prioritised lowering our emissions and offsetting what can’t be reduced. We pledged to offset all our air business travel.

We began our journey to achieve B Corporation certification. B Corporation helps businesses balance purpose and profit and required us to consider the impact of our decisions on people and the planet.

We partnered with a sustainable sourcing agency so we can continue to make responsible supply chain choices, maintain our supplier relationships, and check everyone we do business with is adhering to the highest ethical and sustainable standards.

We worked closely with the brands we sell to enhance their ethical and sustainable contribution.

We introduced a sustainable swimwear range (ECONYL®), which was launched in Spring 2021. ECONYL® is made entirely from ocean and landfill waste, such as industrial plastic, fabric scraps from clothing.

We continued using our voice on all our platforms to share ways to live more sustainably.