Our vision

nolk cares.

The challenge

We envision a world where the better choice is the easier one.

Every day, our world faces the strain of overconsumption. The products we choose, how we make them, and what happens to them after we’re finished with them significantly impact our environment and our society.

The opportunity

Through our collective impact, we aim to drive meaningful change by sharing resources and expertise, prioritizing resilient materials and repairability, and amplifying our efforts for the greater good.

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We believe

the world is neither an infinite resource nor an infinite landfill.

We are
SBTi aligned

What does that mean?

It means that we commit to reducing our carbon emissions by 2050.

But what is SBTi?

SBTi means Science Based Targets initiative.

It’s a collaboration among CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and WWF.

SBTI helps companies set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science.

Is there anything customers can do to help?

You can support our efforts by making informed choices, embracing sustainable practices, and advocating for climate action with your local representatives.

Legal changes often make the biggest impact when it comes to collective change.

What are Nolk’s next steps?

Our next steps include implementing our emissions reduction strategies, monitoring progress, and continuously improving our sustainability practices.

We'll keep you updated on milestones and achievements as we work towards our SBTI-aligned goals.

Learn more about what we're doing

276,544
units

virgin plastic packaging replaced with low impact alternatives

in 2022 & 2023

X
‍units

feedstock diverted  from landfill

in 2022 & 2023

2874.5
tons

CO2 offset

in 2022 & 2023

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We’re B Corp Certified

We are committed to making a positive impact; as such we opted to become a certified B-Corp.

This means we had to pass rigorous assessments on 165 different criteria, meeting some of the most stringent standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Longevity

From the comforting embrace of a well-worn sweater to the timeless allure of a carefully curated home, we celebrate the beauty of long-loved objects.

At Nolk, we believe the longevity of our products and the longevity of our planet go hand-in-hand. That’s why we prioritize durable, beautifully designed products that empower people to make choices that help safeguard our world for generations to come.

We are constantly working on every step in our production process to leave the smallest possible footprint, and what we can’t reduce, we offset with local and international partners to ensure our efforts impact the communities impacted most.

This is a journey, and not a destination, and we believe in learning through our wins and mistakes equally.

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A note from our founder

Alexandre Renaud

“The vision of where we’re going with Nolk is helping the customer be more ethical in their purchase and offering a solution for that and each time a brand comes to the group we are able to build them and deliver on that promise after”

Looking ahead

We’re driving positive change one milestone at a time.

Carbon

End-goal

Achieve net zero by 2050 in alignment with SBTi.

Target Date: 2050

Milestones

Perform a carbon inventory for each brand to establish a baseline year for comparison to measure our progress.

Determine the primary sources of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions within each scope.

Isolate initiatives within each scope where we can make the most impact, increase the use of renewable energy sources, collaborate with suppliers reduce our footprint.

Conduct quarterly emissions reporting to assess progress towards 5% reduction per year.

Looking Ahead

Implement a robust monitoring system to track our brands emissions regularly and identify trends.

Waste

End-goal

Repurpose our brands feedstock/deadstock to divert from landfills.

Target Date: 2040

Milestones

Assess the availability and characteristics of our brands feedstock/deadstock.

Identify the synergies between brand products and brand feedstock for new product development that diverts feedstock from landfill.

Create new product with our brands feedstock and continue to monitor the performance and identify areas for improvement.

Optimize the production process and formulations to scale up the manufacturing or new products using feedstock.

Looking Ahead

Repeat the process as many times as necessary to continue to reduce our production waste.

Plastic

End-goal

Eliminate virgin plastic from all Nolk brands packaging.

Target Date: 2026

Milestones

Map out our packaging usage and identify opportunities for virgin plastic reduction.

Explore alternative packaging solutions that are recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable.

Reduce the number of components in our packaging, and replace virgin plastics with low-impact alternatives.

Take our learnings within our test group and roll them out for all Nolk brands.

Looking Ahead

Extend this process to encompass our products and continue minimizing our environmental footprint.