SUSTAINABILITY

 

Kate Sylvester is an independent intelligent New Zealand designer who prides herself on beautiful eclectic pieces that transcend, not only time and trend, but also the disposability of fashion.

Fashion is our core business, but we are making sustainability our business too. Kate Sylvester are a proud member of the Sustainable Business Network having participated and won the National Sustainable Business award from the “Get Sustainable Challenge."

Where possible our clothing is made onshore and our challenge is to continue to support New Zealand’s fashion industry and it’s skilled contractors, many of whom were there supporting Kate Sylvester in it’s infancy.

Already we have started measuring and actively reducing our carbon emissions. Each year an independent third party calculates our corporate emissions so that we can confirm and demonstrate our progress on reducing our impact on climate change.

We are collaborating with like-minded businesses such as Millton Vineyards and Winery who are one of the ten Vineyards in the world to be using bio-dynamic production techniques.

We have successfully implemented sustainability measures in our offices and stores with the backing of our enthusiastic staff, and as a result have cut our waste in half. From recycling, to a worm farm to low emission vehicles, we believe that the little things can make a really big difference. We’re committed to investigating sustainable and ethical fabric sources wherever possible and are very excited at the prospect of addressing all aspects of our supply chain.