Environmental Impact Assessment
Since 2022, we’re working with BCOME to calculate the environmental impact of our products. On our website, you will find the environmental assessment of every product on its specific product page. We use these scores to determine reduction targets and to compensate for our emissions. The assessment scores every item on four variables: Global Warming, Water Scarcity, Eutrophication and Abiotic Depletion. We’ll quickly go through these different concepts and explain how to interpret each of them.
Global warming
This is the total of all greenhouse gases emitted throughout the supply chain, expressed in a CO2 equivalent. This impact area includes other greenhouse gases, like methane, too (e.g. from livestock). The total greenhouse gas emissions are translated into a CO2 equivalent. Note therefore, that the Global Warming score does not show direct CO2 emissions. It also includes other greenhouse gases and therefore gives a higher impact score than you would get when you only measure direct carbon emissions.
Water scarcity
This measures the impact of the water usage for a certain product, on global water scarcity. This impact score is measured by taking the direct water consumption and multiplying it with a factor dependent on the geographical location where the water is consumed. We do this, instead of simply counting direct water consumption, to give a more accurate idea of the actual impact of a product. This means that the score is not representing direct consumption. While a product might need 10 litres of water, the impact on water scarcity can be equivalent to the use of 100 litres of water. Because one litre of water used in a place where it’s much more scarce, means a much higher impact on global water scarcity than that same litre used in a place where water is abundant.
Eutrophication
Maybe a less known issue, but even so important because of its devastating potential, is eutrophication. This is a chain reaction resulting from the use of fertilisers and pesticides. These (chemical) resources protect the crops on the fields and help them grow. But when they trickle down into the earth, they finally end up in lakes, rivers and seas. There, it forms a feeding ground for bacteria such as green algae. The algae thrive under these conditions, which results in an abundance of green algae. As an effect, a thick layer of green pulp forms on the surface, covering it off from sunlight and oxygen, causing organisms underneath to die. In short, the use of fertilisers, pesticides and other chemicals that end up in nature can cause whole ecosystems to break down. We compare these scores with washing cycles, another - more familiar - practice that incurs eutrophication.
Abiotic depletion
This relates to the use of fossil energy sources. Although many of our suppliers are working on installing solar panels and other forms of sustainable power sources, there’s still a considerable amount of energy coming from fossil energy sources. Also the use of synthetic materials, such as polyester and elastane requires abiotics and therefore has an impact on this score.
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Read moreBe, Feel and Stay Marvellous: Our 2024 Action Report
When we say we use our business as a force for good, we mean it. That’s why we publish an Action Report every year, covering everything you need to know about our sustainability efforts – including milestones, challenges and ambitions. This year’s report is our most extensive one to date. Curious about our growth and impact over the last year? Check out the full report via the link below.
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the highlights shared in the report:
- We extended the lifespan of 15,827 garments through reconditioning, refurbishing and repairing, saving them from ending up in a landfill.
- We're switching The Originals to organic cotton. Once our current stock runs out, the new style will gradually be phased in. The switch saves 1.1 KG of CO₂ per pair! This equals charging 89 smartphones.
- In 2024, our efforts to capture our emissions by supporting regreening projects with Justdiggit reached new heights. To date, MR MARVIS has helped restore over 41,000 trees and regreen 1,215 hectares of land.
- We donated €85,060 to charitable causes such as KiKa and Dress for Success.
- We co-founded the B Corp Fashion Circle: a collective for Dutch B Corps in the apparel industry, fostering collaboration and shared progress.
- We improved the scope and accuracy of our impact data by onboarding Vaayu as our impact measuring tool. This helped us gain a clearer picture of our CO₂ emissions and water usage, and will guide us in setting concrete reduction goals going forward.
The Action Report highlights the progress we’ve made in fostering a more responsible future, both in and outside our company. But this is just the beginning. We’re excited to continue evolving our strategies and actions to drive meaningful change.
Do you want to know more? Or do you have a marvellous idea to share with us? Get in touch via sustainability@mrmarvis.com. We're always eager to learn!
Here you can check out our new action report.
Read moreNew: The Airy Knit Shirt
Meet The Airy Knit Shirt: MR MARVIS' structured short-sleeved shirt. This light and breathable knitted shirt, made of 100% organic cotton, strikes the perfect balance between comfortable and polished. The subtle weighted texture ensures it holds its shape and adds extra interest to your warm-weather looks.
The Airy Knit Shirt is soft and light without being see-through: ideal for sipping an espresso on a terrace or soaking up the local culture in style.
You can pair this men's classic with summer trousers like The Longs or The Easy Chinos or go vacay all the way with shorts like The Originals and The Short Linens. The Airy Knit Shirt comes in five colours: dark blue Cosmics, blue Mavericks, light beige Coconuts, gray-green Defenders and dark beige Baristas. In addition, two striped versions are available: the yellow and off-white Splits and light and dark blue Strikes. Available now online and in MR MARVIS stores in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
Read moreNew: The Buttonless Polo
Meet The Buttonless Polo – a new member of MR MARVIS' extended polo family. Playful, refined and versatile, it's perfect for moments that call for something effortless and elevated.
The Buttonless Polo is a lightweight, short-sleeved polo that doesn't play by the rules. Sometimes less is more. That's why we decided not to add buttons this time, for a subtly eye-catching look. The light merino quality adds an elevated feel, making it the perfect option for more fancier events.
This menswear staple can be worn with summer shorts like The Piqués, The Short Easies, The Short Classics and The Short Linens. You can also pair it with trousers like The Longs, The Five-pockets, The Classic Chinos and The Seersuckers. The Buttonless Polo is available in 8 marvellous colours: black blue Deeps, blue Mavericks, off white Coconuts, dark burgundy Reserves, beige Baristas, green Goodwoods, light blue Avenues and blue green Astons. Now available online and in MR MARVIS stores in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.