Our Journey Towards Sustainability
Environmental awareness has always been at the heart of ALDO. From innovative materials to environmentally conscious initiatives that lower carbon emissions, we’re committed to building a more sustainable future. Because when it comes to the planet, every step counts.
Our Lower-Impact Collection
Jellyicious Slide Sandals
Jellyicious Slide Sandals
Fervent Shoulder Bag
Pillow Walk
Midtown Slip-On Sneakers
Net Zero By 2050
Our commitment to sustainability extends to every corner of our business. We strive to move the dial forward and influence society not only in fashion, but also in our responsibility to the planet. That's why we're taking bold steps to combat climate change by reducing our carbon emissions as we strive for Net Zero by 2050.
Meaningful Collaborations
We believe in helping each other within the industry to address systemic issues and achieve common goals. That is why ALDO Group is a member of the Fashion Pact, Cascale, as well as a proud signatory of the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.
Lower-Footprint Materials
We believe in helping each other within the industry to address systemic issues and achieve common goals. That is why ALDO Group is a member of the Fashion Pact, Cascale, as well as a proud signatory of the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.
Responsible Leather Sourcing
As members of the Leather Working Group (LWG), we are committed to sourcing leather in a responsible and transparent manner to insure animal welfare. We work with other brands, retailers, tanners, manufacturers and experts to improve the traceability and environmental performance of the leather industry. We are proud to share that 100% of our leather products use LWG certified materials.
Improved Packaging
We continuously try to improve our packaging to ensure that we source more certified and post-consumer recycled materials. In 2008, we redesigned our shoebox to include a built-in handle to eliminate the need for a bag. In 2019, we broke up with single-use shopping bags from our stores, saving 10 million bags annually (this represents 11,000 trees!) and decreased our packaging carbon footprint by 39%. In addition, our shoeboxes are made with at least 80% recycled fibers and are certified with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Emissions-Offset Shipping
We acknowledge the environmental impact of transportation emissions and actively seek to reduce our carbon footprint. In addition to our reduction efforts, we offer free carbon-neutral shipping for all online orders in North America. Carbon credits are purchased to offset the unavoidable carbon emissions linked to packaging and deliveries from our warehouse to our stores and our customers' homes. To do so, we calculate our carbon emissions following the most stringent standards of the GHG protocol. Your order contributes to supporting forest conservation and renewable energy projects located in regions where our company operates.
Energy Efficient Stores
In 2013, we calculated our carbon footprint and set ourselves a baseline for improvement. Since then, we have improved the energy efficiency of our stores and corporate offices by converting lighting to 100% LED technology for most of our stores, implementing Energy Management Systems (EMS) that control lighting and ventilation and sourcing renewable energy.
