Sustainability
All together for our planet.
As companies around the world continue to churn out new products enveloped in often excessive packaging, only a tiny fraction of these items will find a second life. Our landfills and waterways are bearing the brunt of society's “culture of the disposable.”
It is no longer enough to expect recycling or reuse, which is why it's our mission to push for change at the source. Research has also increasingly shown consumers are willing to spend more to support organizations that share their values and fight to make a positive impact. Simply put, embracing sustainability is good business.
Our Pledge
To ensure that we remain an active part of the solution, here are some of our promises and commitments:
In rethinking our approach to design, particularly packaging, we aim to work with vendors and collaborators who share our strong commitment to environmental and social accountability.
We aim to work with brands, and industry peers, who share our vision of making a positive impact.
We aim to inform our current clients and challenge unnecessary choices, opting for more sustainable options where possible.
We will work to reduce our impact in measurable ways.
We pledge to become a B Corp by the end of 2024.
To ensure we align with social and environmental causes, we will continue to work with companies championing pressing issues like 1% Percent for the Planet.
1% for the Planet
The urgent environmental issues we face today require so much more attention than they are currently receiving. Today, only 3% of philanthropy goes toward environmental giving, which is why we are proudly working with 1% for the Planet, whose mission is to build, support and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.
Since its inception in 2002, 1% for the Planet has helped to direct hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental nonprofits around the world through its network of like-minded individuals, businesses and donors. The organization continues to build support for nonprofits in six core areas: climate, food, land, pollution, water, and wildlife.
Alliance for the Great Lakes
We also believe that we can do far more together than we can alone, which is why, through 1% for the Planet, we are partnering with the Alliance for the Great Lakes and donating to a cause we feel strongly about. Headquartered in our hometown of Chicago, the organization is dedicated to the health and vitality of all five Great Lakes–the world's largest freshwater resource–using policy, education and local efforts.
To donate directly or learn more, please visit the AFTGL.
Climeworks
Since Earth Day 2023, Malt has joined Climeworks, to commit to removing 20kg of CO₂ each month, as we continue our effort towards achieving carbon neutrality as a studio. Climeworks is a Swiss company that removes CO₂ from the air via their custom engineered machines that filter the particles and store it deep underground where it mineralizes to stone permanently.
If you'd like to learn more about or join their efforts, head here.
