06 - United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) sound urgent calls for action that serve as lodestars for our work. Of the 17 SDGs, AIZOME has committed to incorporating the following five as part of our ethos and business strategy:

GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING (SDG 3) 

Tens of millions of people suffer from eczema, with an alarming number of cases leading to diagnosed depression, severe isolation, and even suicide. In creating textile that soothes irritated skin, we aim to help in the treatment of dermal distress and disease, and to support mental health and well-being. It is irrefutable that the toxins we encounter – in our textiles and our environment – contribute to the rampant spread of disease and poor health in humans and nature alike.

CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION (SDG 6)

Clean water and access to sanitation are fundamental to the nurturance of life. Our operations are committed to adding zero synthetic ingredients to the water used from seed to sheet, so that the water that leaves our facilities is as clean or cleaner than when it entered, allowing it to be used for other important purposes.

DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH (SDG 8)

Decent work and economic growth means ensuring that those who contribute to the creation of our textiles – whether in agriculture or in the factory – are free from the harm of any synthetic chemicals. It also means working with partners who ensure the safety and wellbeing of their employees, fair wages, employment benefits, equality, and respect. 

INDUSTRY INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (SDG 9)

SDG 9 aims to improve industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies. At AIZOME, our synthesis of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology allow us to create products from nature in a way that creates no harm.

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION (SDG 12)

The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Which means there are also extraordinary opportunities for impact. Through personal relationships, in-person visits, and third party audits, we work to ensure that AIZOME products are produced responsibly, from seed to sheet. And in proving the efficacy and vibrancy of our production techniques, our aim is to inspire greater change, industry-wide.