Our sustainable approach
MODHER’s handbags are made in Italy by craftsmen, where exceptional skills fit with our ethical values. Our small-batch productions and short supply chain allow us to have in person relationships with our artisans before, during and after the handcrafting of our handbags.
In 2021, MODHER became a Certified B Corporation™. This means that as company, and through our work, we are committed to using the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
In 2021 we introducedEcoCart to ensure that our products and shipments are carbon neutral. For every purchase, we contribute to verified carbon offsetting initiatives that offset the carbon footprint of our products including the shipment.
Also, in the mission to keep our carbon footprint as low as possible, we leave no stone unturned.
We use leather exclusively produced in Italy where the circular production methods are strictly monitored to ensure a low impact on the environment.The raw material is a by-product of Italian and European origins. No animal is killed for its skin, what would otherwise be discarded by the food industry is transformed into long-lasting luxury pieces.There is no redundant packaging, and all bags are shipped in elegant gift box made out of recycled cardboard and paper, that is chlorine-free. Our branded dust bag, made in Italy are 100% cotton.
"WHEN I REALIZED THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PLASTICS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, I DECIDED TO PUT MY EFFORT INTO DESIGNING A BETTER, NATURAL LEATHER EXPERIENCE. MY GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERY STEP WE TAKE IS THOUGHTFUL, FROM RESPECTING THE LABOR TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. WE TRAVELED ACROSS ITALY TO FIND SUPPLIERS FULLY COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKSPACE AND TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR ECOSYSTEM."
GIANNA CARAVELLO, FOUNDER
BETTER LEATHER
Between Pisa and Florence, we found the right material that met our goal: CERTIFIED VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER. A material that holds quality, story and appeal. Today only 20 tanneries, most of which are family run, pass the strict selection criteria required to have their leather certified.
WE PROMOTE CRAFTSMANSHIP AS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
We have established our manufacturing process along the Arno river, in the historic leather district in Italy. All our materials, leather, metal accessories, packaging are sourced locally, partnering with local and expert artisans.
WE HAVE ESTABLISHED MODHER ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ETHICAL LABOR AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
We work within Europe, where child labour is explicitly banned in the European Union under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union 2000. We regularly audit our suppliers to ensure that the employees are provided proper work conditions, hygiene, and safety, and prohibiting any form of child labour, forced labour, or illegal employment.
ECOLOGICAL PACKAGING
Our gift boxes are made with FSC certified paper and GMO free, containing 40% post-consumer recycled waste and 15% organic residues from agro-industrial waste. The brand tags are made from 100% recycled T-shirt offcuts, material that normally gets thrown away and also they are tree-free. The branded dust bag are made from Cotton and organic cotton.
All our branded package is crafted in Italy.
BETTER MATERIALS
International Quality Assurance laboratory conducts mechanical, physical and chemical tests to guarantee the sustainability, safety and quality of our materials, that are certified against the presence of heavy metals, such as nickel, chrome, lead. We were able to meet the REACH and the California Prop. 65 requirements.
SHORT AND TRANSPARENT SUPPLY CHAIN
With the goal to keep our carbon footprint as low as possible we localize our supply chain and production sites along a short miles range. We are proud to work with small family-owned factories, supporting local community and respect the environment.
We are proud to be a B Corp™
CERTIFIED B CORPORATION™
B Corps™ are businesses that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. There are almost 4,000 B Corps in 150 industries and 74 countries with 1 unifying goal: to redefine success in business.
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OUR RESPONSIBILITY POLICIES
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Carbon neutral shipment
We offset 100% of our products' C02e emissions—from raw materials to delivery to your doorstep. We are partnered with Ecocart to make it possible.