Sustainability Report
At SUITSUIT, we believe sustainable travel means travelling with as little negative impact on the climate as possible, while ensuring that the wellbeing of the people and places we visit is improved in the long term. It’s about maximising the positive effects of travel and minimising the negative consequences.
For us, sustainable travel is about finding a conscious balance between social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Our sustainability strategy is built on these three pillars:
Social
Social: We focus on fair working conditions, providing equal opportunities and pay regardless of gender, fostering inclusivity, and paying special emphasis to empowering women: within our own organisation, in the industry we operate in, among supply chain partners, and within the communities where we work.
Economic
Economic: We aim to create long-term value through conscious, responsible entrepreneurship, fair and transparent supply chains, and driving sustainable (product) innovation. We support initiatives that strengthen women’s economic position and encourage personal growth and female leadership, both within and beyond our organisation.
Environmental
Environmental: We reduce our environmental footprint by making conscious choices throughout our production chain and within our own operations: from design and material selection to logistics, energy consumption, and how we travel. We focus on structural, measurable emissions reductions to guide us towards more sustainable decisions.
Our sustainability approach not only applies to our external environment and partners but also serves as a guiding principle for our internal policies. It shapes our decision-making processes, operational design, and how we involve our employees in making SUITSUIT increasingly sustainable.
Sustainability Report
To provide transparency around the choices we make and the steps we take, we’ve published a sustainability report since 2023. This report outlines how we put our responsibility into practice. Below, you’ll find highlights from our 2024 report and a link to the full version.
For us, sustainability and equality are not side projects but an integral part of who we are. We are aware that inequality still exists, even in the Netherlands in 2025.
Equal pay for equal work is a given for us, but gender equality goes beyond salary: it’s about fostering a workplace culture where everyone, regardless of gender, has the same opportunities to develop professionally. Since 2015, SUITSUIT has specifically focused on women and their travel experiences, which has also made us an attractive employer for women.
- 88% of our employees are women
- 64% of our management team are - women
33% of our board members are women
We are proud of women’s representation in our company but acknowledge that numbers alone don’t tell the whole story. True gender equality requires ongoing attention, conscious choices, and a culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.
In 2024, we introduced our Code of Conduct because we believe our way of doing business should be not only successful but also ethical, responsible, and respectful.
Everyone we work with, employees, suppliers, and partners, is asked to sign our Code of Conduct. They represent an extension of our organisation, and their choices impact our reputation and social responsibility. Some highlights:
Real change begins with collaboration. That’s why we choose partners who share our values and vision of sustainability. We love working with organisations and individuals who, like us, take responsibility for the world around us and believe in fair and respectful business practices.
One inspiring example is our sourcing office in China, led by Gennifer. In a traditionally male-dominated sector, she has successfully managed our Hangzhou team for nearly 15 years. Her role shows that female leadership is possible, even where it is least expected. Read Gennifer’s story here.
We consciously allocate profit for social impact. Each year, we donate a minimum of 10% of our net profits to initiatives that support female empowerment and gender equality in the travel and tourism industry. This pledge reflects our belief that financial health and social responsibility go hand in hand and is a cornerstone of our sustainable business model.
All donations are managed by the SUITSUIT Foundation, which ensures they are allocated effectively and transparently.
Would you like to read our full 2024 report? Click here. Or are you curious about the facts and figures from 2023? Click here.
Female empowerment en gender equality in travel
In 2024, a small SUITSUIT team travelled to Namibia for a combined content shoot, capturing multiple collections in one trip to minimise travel and reduce our ecological footprint. We stayed at Penduka Village, an organisation that supports local women by developing their talents and helping them build social and economic independence. This trip reflects how we bring our vision of sustainable travel and responsible business to life: maximising the positive effects of travel while minimising the negative. Read more about this trip and Kauna, Penduka’s general manager.
Our Sustainability Policy – The Environmental Pillar
When developing our products, environmental impact and circularity are key pillars. Since 2023, we’ve used a systematic method to analyse the environmental effects of our products throughout their entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to recycling and waste processing. This is known as a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). In 2024, we applied this method to the creation of the MYSTIQUE collection, paying attention not only to aesthetics and functionality but also to material choices and their environmental impact.
Read more about the development of the MYSTIQUE collection.
We work with an intensity target, meaning our CO2 emissions per euro of revenue and per product sold must not increase compared to our 2022 base year. This approach gives us insight into our reduction performance, independent of business growth, allows for comparisons over time and with other companies, and helps us improve efficiency. By 2024, our CO2 intensity per product decreased by 32% and per euro of revenue by 58% compared to 2022.
In 2024, compared to 2022, our Scope 1 and 2 emissions remained virtually unchanged at 5.5 tonnes, which we offset via FairClimateFund. See the certificate here.
For Scope 3 emissions, we achieved a 50.5% reduction compared to 2022 and 44.3% compared to 2023, driven by changes in our product development policies. To be transparent, part of this reduction is administrative: some high-emission products sold in 2024 had been produced in 2023, so they were not included in our 2024 data.
SUITSUIT Foundation
In 2024, the SUITSUIT Foundation was established with a clear goal: to give back to the world we love to travel. Our leadership team had envisioned creating a foundation for years, but it remained just an idea, until 2024. In May that year, the SUITSUIT Foundation became a reality. Want to learn more about the Foundation?
B Corp
In 2024, we officially became a B Corp with a score of 96.8 points – well above the required 80. We’re proud of this milestone, which motivates us to further grow our positive impact. B Corp certification is more than just a label: it’s proof that we meet high standards in governance & transparency, employees & inclusion (JEDI), community & human rights, environment, circularity & climate action, and collective impact. B Corp is nota final destination but a framework that keeps us accountable. Every three years, we undergo reassessment, pushing us to keep improving. Read more about B Corp and how it guides our journey here.
