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our client’s challenge

Sustainability responsibilities growing with market share, but no bandwidth from senior leadership to handle them

With growing demand from stakeholders, our client needed comprehensive support to make decisions on compliance, emissions reporting to supplier communications.

how we helped

We led their team — present, responsive, integrated

Bergstrand acts as an embedded partner, present in the office weekly and working closely with all departments, from product development and logistics to the management team.

We provide end-to-end support: managing their sustainability inbox, coordinating CO₂ reporting, handling traceability platform data, overseeing chemical testing, and delivering internal sustainability training and workshops.

what our client gained

Transparency across collections

Emissions data with decision making power

Weekly presence, daily progress

We’ve supported the integration of a traceability platform across multiple collections, a major shift in how the brand communicates transparency and sourcing.

Now in its third year, emissions data collection has become a core part of operations, informing internal decisions and external reporting.

Working side-by-side with the team each week builds trust and accelerates progress, from better fabric sourcing choices to internal behavioural shifts, like removing single-use plastics in the office.

the impact

Sustainability now implemented in day-to-day operations

The brand is now better equipped to meet rising expectations from customers, investors, and regulators.

We’ve introduced new practices, such as a checklist for raw material buyers and company-wide traceability efforts, laying the foundation for the implementation of their long-term sustainability strategy.

Their internal engagement has grown, with sustainability now integrated into daily decisions.

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Our relationship with this client is entering into its fourth year

the takeaway

Having a dedicated leader helps build a strong, credible sustainability program

At Bergstrand, we bring full-spectrum sustainability expertise that’s nearly impossible to build with a single in-house hire or a small team.

With us as your embedded partner, you gain access to a wide range of knowledge, a fresh outside perspective, and the flexibility to scale your impact as your business evolves.

Whether you need us as an extension of your team or leading the charge, we adapt to what works best for you.

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