RESPONSIBLE STYLE, NOW AND FOREVER
SUSTAINABILITY
ME+EM was founded on four key pillars: flattering, functional, forever and fair. As much as these pillars guide every aspect of our collections, they also inspire our approach to responsibility and sustainability.We have high aspirations for what we want to achieve as a brand, and our sustainability purpose informs exactly how we achieve those - from the materials we source to how we transport our collections.
Led by our dedicated in-house sustainability team, we collaborate with leading industry expert organisations to inform our environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, as well as our sustainability pillars: Product, People, Planet + Community.
In recognition of our sustainability commitments and actions, in 2025 ME+EM were proud to be certified by Positive Luxury, an ever-evolving mark of our standards.
1 | PRODUCT
Quality and longevity are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to use only the highest quality materials, thoughtfully selected to create timeless pieces made to last.
As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible design, we’re working to increase the use of certified materials across our collections. These certifications not only ensure traceability, but also support elevated social and environmental standards:
We tirelessly collaborate with our suppliers to ensure our values are upheld throughout our supply chain. This is communicated through a comprehensive code of conduct, preferred material guidelines and sourcing policies. Notably these include:
+ Animal welfare (our wool is mulesing-free and our leather is only ever obtained as a by-product to the food industry)
+ Restricted substances (Supplier must be compliant with REACH and AFIRM)
+ Responsible cotton sourcing (we do not permit cotton sourced from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Xinjiang)
6 | COMMUNITY + GIVING
As a female-founded brand centred on women’s empowerment we believe in business as a force for good. We are members of The British Fashion Council, and are privileged to provide funds and raise awareness for the following charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of women in the UK and around the world:
+ The King’s Trust
In 2020, ME+EM founder + CEO Clare Hornby was made an ambassador for the King’s Trust Women Supporting Women initiative, which works to equip young women across the UK to build their own future through education, training and employment. We have been pleased to regularly dedicate donations to the Kings Trust from our annual sample sale.
Registered Charity No. in England and Wales (1079675) Scotland (SC041198) USA (EIN 82-5457122)
+ Smartworks
Smart Works was launched in 2013 to help empower unemployed women with the clothes, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at their job interview and transform their lives.
Registered Charity No. 1080609
+ Women for Women International
Since 1993 Women for women has helped more than 500,000 marginalised women in countries affected by war and conflict. They directly work with women in 8 countries, offering support, tools and access to life changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency. ME+EM have supported Women for Women International since 2023 participating in International Women's Day campaigns and by taking part in the annual #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale in partnership with Selfridges and Alex Eagle.
Registered Charity No. 1115109
+ Future Dreams
Future Dreams is the only dedicated breast cancer support centre in the UK, providing in-person and virtual support through all stages of breast cancer.
Registered Charity No. 1123526
+ Lady Garden Foundation
Lady Garden Foundation is a charity working to remove the taboo around discussing gynaecological health, while raising awareness and funding for gynaecological-cancer research.
Registered Charity No. 1154755
7 | CIRCULARITY
In our commitment to preventing materials or garments entering landfill, we recycle or donate our fabrics and trims from our head office to charities and partner with certified recycling agencies such as Recorra.
We donate all unsold sample sale pieces to New Life, a charity supporting disabled and terminally ill children and their families. Our donations are sold by Newlife through their retail outlets, generating vital funds for the charity's operations. Registered Charity No.1170125
Our packaging is made from recycled, recyclable or reusable materials, including our ME+EM tote bag, crafted entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
Our lookbooks are printed on PEFC certified paper from responsibly managed forests and controlled sources and 100% recyclable.
