Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

No formal GHG Protocol-aligned Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions report has been published. However, the company has published specific operational energy data on its website (March 2024 blog post): the New Barns Farm workshop used 6,107 kWh total in its first operational year, generated 4,502 kWh via on-site solar, meaning net grid import was approximately 1,599 kWh — a 94.7% reduction compared to 30,127 kWh consumed at the prior Tonge Mill site (electricity plus gas). The site now uses an air-sourc

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

No formal Scope 3 calculation or supply chain emissions inventory has been published. However, the supply chain is inherently short and low-impact: all primary raw materials are post-industrial waste streams (decommissioned fire hoses, Burberry leather off-cuts, parachute silk, coffee sacks) that would otherwise go to landfill. Raw materials are sourced domestically in the UK or from known partners. Production is conducted in-house at two owned workshops (Kent, UK and Istanbul). The company trac

Emissions Trajectory: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

No formal multi-year absolute emissions dataset exists. However, the company's own published energy data (March 2024 renewables review on elvisandkresse.com) shows a verified 94.7% reduction in kWh energy consumption when moving from Tonge Mill to New Barns Farm — from 30,127 kWh (electricity + gas) to 1,599 kWh net grid import. The prior site used fossil gas (22,360 kWh); the new site uses only an air-source heat pump and solar. This constitutes proxy trajectory evidence of a substantial, docum

Energy Source: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

The New Barns Farm workshop in Faversham, Kent has 28 on-site solar panels installed in October 2022 (batteries added May 2023). Published data (March 2024 blog) shows the solar array generated 4,502 kWh in its first operational year versus 6,107 kWh total consumption — covering approximately 74% of electricity needs via on-site generation. Net grid import was 1,599 kWh. The site eliminated fossil gas entirely by switching to an air-source heat pump (MVHR system). The building is straw-bale insu

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

Elvis & Kresse relocated to a 17-acre farm in Painters Forstal, Kent in 2021 and has actively engaged in regenerative agriculture: planting 5,000 trees and shrubs, establishing a 12,000-vine regenerative vineyard with Dorper sheep mob-grazing (holistic rotational system), and constructing a 120-metre wetland sewage treatment system that creates biodiversity habitat (dragonflies, insects, amphibians, birds documented on-site). The wetland treats all site wastewater passively without chemicals. No

Resource Use & Waste: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

Resource stewardship is the core of Elvis & Kresse's business model. 100% of raw materials are post-industrial waste streams — decommissioned fire hoses, Burberry leather off-cuts, parachute silk, coffee sacks, and 12+ other niche waste streams. The company operates a 'backward design' methodology: patterns are designed to match material dimensions exactly (e.g. all fire hose patterns are based on 10cm panels) to eliminate off-cuts; any textile off-cuts are reused. Packaging is made in-house fro

Water Impact: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

The New Barns Farm workshop uses a rainwater harvesting system that covers the majority of on-site water needs, reducing dependence on mains water supply. All wastewater is treated through a constructed 120-metre passive wetland system (swales, planted zones, ponds) designed by a microbiologist permaculturist, eliminating any chemical discharge or off-site sewage transport. The wetland also actively creates freshwater habitat. Production uses reclaimed materials that require no dyeing, tanning,

Targets & Commitments: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

No SBTi commitment or validation found in any search. No formal published net-zero target with a defined year or reduction pathway. The company makes no use of carbon offsets — its approach is to reduce physical impact through business model design rather than purchasing credits. The company has articulated goals around being regenerative and net-positive (stated aspiration on elvisandkresse.com and interviews), but these are qualitative aspirations rather than specific, measurable, time-bound t

Transparency & Accountability: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

Elvis & Kresse is a certified B Corp (score 152.8, certified since 2015, a founding UK B Corp) — representing third-party verification of governance, environmental, and social performance. The company publicly claims 'open book accounting' with stakeholder partners and an 'open workshop' policy. Sustainability data is published on its website in blog form (energy consumption, solar generation, wetland construction, regenerative farm updates). Founders personally lead sustainability decisions and

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Elvis & Kresse score?

No greenwashing complaints, ASA rulings, regulatory fines, NGO criticisms, or legal actions found in any search across multiple sources. No InfluenceMap entry (the company is too small for their database of large listed companies). No trade association memberships associated with climate-opposing lobbying identified. No lobbying activity of any kind found. The company is publicly and consistently critical of greenwashing in the fashion industry and positions itself as an alternative. B Corp cert

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Elvis & Kresse Sustainability Score: 55/100

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👜 Apparel (Durable / Outdoor)GBMaking progress

~10–20 employees~£2M revenueRanked #37 of 503Website ↗

Elvis & Kresse is a apparel (durable / outdoor) company headquartered in GB. Based on our 10-question rubric, Elvis & Kresse scores 55/100 — rated as making progress on sustainability but with room to improve.

SINK Score Breakdown

How we calculated Elvis & Kresse's score using our formula: (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale Penalty

Base Impact

Apparel (Durable / Outdoor) industry ceiling

Performance

65/100

10 questions scored below

Scale Penalty

emissions volume multiplier

SINK Score

(0.3 × 30 + 0.7 × 65) × 1 = 55

10-Question Rubric Breakdown

Click any question to see the reasoning, sources and community challenges.

4/10

Carbon Footprint — Operations

4/10

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain

5/10

Emissions Trajectory

8/10

Energy Source

7/10

Nature & Biodiversity Impact

9/10

Resource Use & Waste

7/10

Water Impact

5/10

Targets & Commitments

7/10

Transparency & Accountability

Q10

9/10

Controversies & Red Flags

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