It's about taking responsibility
Unless we close our eyes, we know that we need to take action. Change is not only possible, it’s constant. So now is a good time to start shaping the future we want.
The starting point is simple: You can’t save the planet by buying Icebug shoes. Consumption consumes resources. But if you need a pair of shoes, we’re doing what we can to reduce the environmental damage, and choosing a better option sends a signal to the entire industry. The other side of the coin is maximizing positive impact. On the personal, societal and planetary level. Our purpose is to inspire and empower people to get outdoors, connecting with nature and getting healthier. To explore how we can develop good work and life, where people develop to fulfill their potential. And to be a change maker that drives the entire footwear industry to become less dirty.
Since 2019 Icebug is the first climate positive outdoor footwear brand. From 2020 onwards, we’re offsetting 200% of carbon emissions caused.
Our mission
Icebug’s mission is to be a leader in transforming the industry, and indeed business as such, to become fully sustainable. That’s a tall order for a small independent Swedish brand in a dirty business. It will require cleaning up our act properly, sharing and co-operate on how it can be done, and make it easier and more fun to make better choices.
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We reached climate positive before target
Our pledge: Climate positive 2020 and onwards
Up-date: Achieved already March 2019.
Emissions caused 2019/20: 3830 CO2
Offset for 2019/20: 7750 tonnes CO2e
Total offsets: 44,241 tonnes CO2e
Reduction targets: >50% reduction of carbon footprint latest by 2030 and >50% renewable energy in Tier 1 factories by 2022.
96% textiles with sustainable content
All the textile materials that we use for Spring/Summer 2020 are either recycled, dyed with low-impact methods, or Bluesign certified. In many cases the textiles are all of those, and when not, it’s mainly due to minimum quantity issues.
