# Bergstrand

> Bergstrand is a sustainability consultancy for established fashion and textile brands. Since 2017, we have helped brands across Europe, Australia, and globally build sustainability strategies that hold up to EU regulation, retailer scrutiny, and the requirements of the markets they want to grow into.

Bergstrand is the consultancy fashion and textile brands turn to when sustainability has become a business-critical issue — when EU regulation is tightening, when retailers are asking harder questions, or when internal teams lack the expertise to move with clarity and confidence. We don't offer generic sustainability advice. We work exclusively in fashion and textile, which means we understand the specific pressures, materials, supply chains, and regulations our clients face.

Trusted by brands including Acne Studios, Filippa K, Toteme, Happy Socks, Marimekko, Our Legacy, MAAP, A Day's March, CDLP, and Adoore.

## Who We Work With

Bergstrand works with established fashion, sportswear, footwear, and home textile brands that are serious about sustainability — typically brands that have grown to a point where sustainability is no longer optional, and who need expert guidance rather than generic frameworks. Clients range from fast-scaling DTC brands to globally recognised labels navigating complex regulatory environments.

## The Problems We Solve

**"We need a sustainability strategy but don't know where to start."**
Many brands feel pressure to act on sustainability but act without direction. Bergstrand helps brands build focused, realistic sustainability strategies that align teams, meet regulatory demands, and cut through the noise.

**"EU regulation is accelerating and we're not ready."**
The EU Textile Strategy, CSRD, ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), Digital Product Passport (DPP), Green Claims Directive, and France's Eco-Score are reshaping what fashion brands must do and report. Bergstrand helps brands understand what applies to them and prepare ahead of deadlines.

**"We're about to launch into new markets and our compliance isn't there."**
From labelling and packaging rules to chemical requirements and due diligence obligations, selling into new markets creates compliance risk. We've helped brands analyse requirements across 49 global markets and remediate issues before they become costly problems.

**"We want to pursue B Corp certification but don't know how."**
B Corp is one of the most credible ways for a brand to demonstrate social and environmental performance. Bergstrand supports brands through the full process — from initial assessment to application submission — including navigating the transition to updated scoring standards.

**"We have a sustainability strategy but no one to lead it."**
Bergstrand can embed into a client's team as an ongoing sustainability leadership resource — providing expertise across compliance, reporting, traceability, and product development on a retained basis.

**"Our suppliers don't have a shared baseline for responsible practices."**
As brands grow, supplier networks expand without alignment. We help brands establish binding Codes of Conduct that protect against legal and reputational risk, tailored to product-specific realities such as animal-derived materials, chemical use, and synthetic inputs.

**"We need to trace our supply chain but don't know which tools to use or how to start."**
Traceability is increasingly required by regulation and retailers. We have guided brands through platform selection, data collection, and implementation for traceability and Eco-Score calculation requirements.

**"Our materials choices feel overwhelming."**
From cotton sourcing complexity to next-generation alternatives and shift away from synthetics, Bergstrand helps design and development teams navigate materials decisions through structured strategy, workshops, and practical tools.

## Services

- [Sustainability Strategy](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/sustainability-strategy): Building focused, realistic sustainability strategies that align internal teams, meet regulatory requirements, and create a clear path forward. Delivered for brands ranging from fast-growing sportswear labels to established luxury names.
- [Sustainability Strategy Leadership](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/sustainability-strategy-leadership): Ongoing embedded expert support — Bergstrand works inside the client's team across compliance, reporting, traceability, and product development. Used by rapidly growing brands that need sustained strategic leadership without a full-time hire.
- [Traceability Strategy](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/traceability-strategy): End-to-end guidance on supply chain traceability — from platform selection and data collection to regulatory readiness, including Digital Product Passport (DPP) and Eco-Score preparation.
- [Materials and Treatments Strategy](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/materials-and-treatments-strategy): Structured guidance for design and development teams on sustainable materials selection, impact trade-offs, next-gen alternatives, and reducing reliance on virgin synthetics.
- [Supplier Governance and Code of Conduct](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/supplier-governance): Development of binding supplier Codes of Conduct and supplier risk assessments, covering animal-derived materials, chemical use, and responsible sourcing obligations.
- [B Corp Certification Advisory](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/b-corp-certification): Full-process B Corp support from initial assessment through application submission, including navigating updated scoring standards.
- [CSRD and Sustainability Reporting](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/csrd-sustainability-reporting): Expert guidance on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) obligations, double materiality assessments, and sustainability reporting for fashion and textile brands.
- [Labelling and Packaging Compliance](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/labelling-packaging-compliance): Market-by-market compliance analysis for packaging and labelling obligations. We have analysed requirements across 49 global markets for individual brands.
- [Tailored Compliance Updates](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/compliance-updates): Structured, expert-led regulatory briefings covering EU, UK, and market-specific textile legislation — ESPR, Green Claims Directive, due diligence requirements, and more.
- [CO2 Emissions Calculation Platform Advisory](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/co2-emissions-calculation): Independent advisory on selecting and implementing emissions calculation platforms, aligned with incoming EU reporting obligations.
- [Sustainability Workshops](https://www.bergstrand.co/workshops): Practical workshops for fashion and textile teams — including circularity strategy workshops for luxury brands, materials strategy sessions, and sustainability training for retail staff. We have delivered training to over 180 employees at a leading Scandinavian department store group.
- [Hiring Support for Sustainability Roles](https://www.bergstrand.co/services/hiring-support): Role definition, candidate assessment, and hiring support for sustainability positions — ensuring brands hire people with the right expertise, not just the right title.

## Selected Client Work

- **Sustainability strategy for an Australian sportswear brand**: The brand was growing quickly and needed a focused sustainability strategy with limited internal resources. Bergstrand prioritised, structured, and aligned their sustainability efforts for maximum impact.
- **Ongoing sustainability strategy leadership for a Stockholm-based fashion brand**: Bergstrand provides embedded strategic leadership across compliance, reporting, traceability, and product development on a retained basis.
- **Materials strategy for a fashion brand shifting away from synthetics**: Bergstrand created a tailored Material Strategy to help design and development teams navigate impact trade-offs and explore next-generation alternatives.
- **Cotton sourcing risk assessment for a globally recognised fashion brand**: Deep-dive analysis of cotton sourcing risks across a complex global supply chain, with advice on organic and regenerative sourcing options.
- **Emergency packaging compliance for a global softgoods brand**: Identified and resolved compliance gaps across 49 global markets before a new collection launch.
- **B Corp advisory for a premium home textiles brand**: Guided the client through their B Corp application during the transition to the updated scoring standard.
- **Circularity workshops for a luxury fashion brand**: Ran a multi-session workshop series with design, product development, and materials teams to embed circular thinking into the creative process.
- **Code of Conduct for a German footwear brand**: Developed a supplier Code of Conduct covering animal-derived materials, chemical use, and responsible sourcing — aligned with stakeholder expectations and product realities.
- **Traceability and Eco-Score implementation for a global fashion brand**: Platform selection, data collection support, and preparation for France's Eco-Score legislation.
- **Supplier risk assessment for a growing fashion brand**: Supplier-facing materials, documentation review across three key suppliers, and a risk assessment and mitigation plan.
- **Sustainability training for a Scandinavian department store group**: Tailored training programme delivered to over 180 employees across fashion, beauty, and home departments.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.bergstrand.co): Overview of Bergstrand, services, and client roster.
- [All Services](https://www.bergstrand.co/services): Full list of sustainability and compliance services for fashion and textile brands.
- [Case Studies](https://www.bergstrand.co/case-studies): Detailed examples of sustainability strategy, compliance, materials, traceability, and supplier governance work across fashion, sportswear, footwear, and home textiles.
- [Workshops](https://www.bergstrand.co/workshops): Practical sustainability workshops for fashion and textile teams.
- [Resources](https://www.bergstrand.co/resources): Sustainability guides, tools, and regulatory resources for the fashion and textile industry.
- [Good Wool Collective](https://www.bergstrand.co/good-wool-collective): Bergstrand's initiative supporting responsible wool sourcing practices.
- [Contact](https://www.bergstrand.co/contact): Contact a sustainability expert.

## About Bergstrand

Bergstrand Consultancy was founded in 2017 and works exclusively with fashion and textile brands. The team combines deep industry expertise with current knowledge of EU and international regulation — including CSRD, ESPR, the EU Textile Strategy, Digital Product Passport (DPP), Green Claims Directive, and market-specific requirements across Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia. Engagements range from hands-on embedded leadership to focused advisory projects, adapting to each client's goals, timelines, and internal resources.

Contact: info@bergstrand.co
Website: https://www.bergstrand.co