Responsibility
Certifications provide assurance
As a member of amfori BSCI, we are committed to improving human rights and working conditions. We make sustainability easy for you. We are FSC-certified, and several of our products carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. 90% of our suppliers are affiliated with amfori BSCI, while the rest—primarily European—are members of SMETA. We work with external partners to ensure that all approvals and certifications are valid. Locally, we collaborate with Vivi Schytt, Help2comply, Altox, and Per Holst from FMC-Testing.
FSC
Black:Cotton is FSC-certified with certificate number SCS-COC-005763-CG and FSC logo license code: FSC® C132484. The FSC label on our products means they are made from materials sourced from FSC-certified forests and other responsible sources. Protecting our forests and keeping them full of life is important to us—so that both current and future generations can enjoy them. At Black:Cotton, we therefore offer a wide selection of FSC-certified products.
ERP – Extended Producer Responsibility
We understand the importance on selecting the right materials. That’s why we use recycled plastics, bamboo, and FSC-certified wood and paper for both products and packaging. We continuously work to minimize waste—for example, by printing directly on packaging instead of using multiple labels. We also use water-based ink without harmful metals. We design all our packaging ourselves, enabling us to find the best solutions. We have certificates from all our suppliers, ensuring full traceability of material sources. Most of our company vehicles run on electricity, and we strive to minimize our CO2 footprint by optimizing transport and logistics. We believe sustainability is the way forward and are dedicated to making a difference for the environment.
Returns/Extended Producer Responsibility
For several years, we have reported our battery consumption to Elretur, now called RETUR. In 2024, we entered into an agreement with Emballageretur to report all our packaging in compliance with the new packaging fee regulation—a regulation that will expand to include additional categories in 2025.
Certifications
We are proud to have achieved a range of certifications that confirm our commitment to quality and reliability. At the core of our Code of Conduct are development, employee relations, workplace environment, and human rights. We work with a small number of carefully selected suppliers so that we can also stand behind the guidelines we have set.
Økotex
Black:Cotton works with a number of textile suppliers, all of whom are OEKO-TEX® certified. This ensures that our textile products are tested and found free of harmful substances and chemicals.
Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
Black:Cotton supplies goods intended for food contact, which means we are subject to strict inspections by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. This ensures our products meet all necessary safety standards and quality requirements, giving our customers peace of mind when using them.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Black:Cotton also collaborates with several suppliers offering products certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. This ensures that the products meet strict environmental standards and provide a sustainable choice for consumers.
Danish Medicines Agency
Black:Cotton is officially registered with the Danish Medicines Agency and is authorized to sell over-the-counter drugs.
Green Transition, UN Sustainable Development Goals
All Black:Cotton employees have participated in a workshop on green transition, aimed at increasing awareness of our role in sustainable change. Here we worked with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and jointly selected two goals to focus on.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
This naturally applies to men, women, young people, and people with disabilities. For example, we collaborate with a special workshop, a municipal employment and rehabilitation facility.
Black:Cotton is a member of Amfori, as are 90% of our suppliers. The remainder are members of SMETA or another auditing organization to ensure responsible working conditions.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. We prioritize working with suppliers who also focus on using our shared resources more sustainably.
Through innovation and close collaboration with our partners, we continuously develop products and packaging with longer lifespans and lower environmental impact.
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