We assume that our products have a lower impact on CO2, water and biodiversity than conventional backpacks because we are using recycled instead of new materials and a long-lasting, timeless design. However, at this point this is an assumption that we have yet to prove: The only way to scientifically validate it is a life cycle assessment.
For internationally operating companies with a multi-stage, complex value chain, it is difficult to completely map the ecological footprint of their products or the entire company. To be significant, a life cycle assessment must systematically measure and analyze the environmental impacts of a product's entire life cycle. This requires extreme resources along the entire value chain, especially for our production partners. Nevertheless, we commissioned a corresponding analysis for our ROLLTOP in June and would like to present first results before the end of the year.