PLANET, PEOPLE, AND PRODUCT
RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES
OUR STANCE ON RESPONSIBILITY
FRANKIE4 exists to support the wellbeing of women worldwide. We’re on a journey to create styles that maximize comfort and positively support the communities in which we operate, whilst minimizing our impact on the planet.
It’s important to note that the fashion industry runs on consumption and newness. For this reason, we don’t call ourselves a sustainable brand. Instead, we take responsibility for our global footprint and engage in responsible business practices.
Read on to learn more about our existing practices, and the steps we’re taking to become a more responsible version of ourselves.
OUR RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES
OUR RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES
FRANKIE4 x TREADLIGHTLY
GIVING OLD SHOES NEW LIFE
Every year, Australia imports over 25 million sports shoes – and only an estimated 1% are recycled. And that doesn’t include the flats, sandals, slides, and heels we love to wear too.
In our commitment to keep shoes out of landfill for good, we’ve partnered with TreadLightly – a national recycling initiative. Simply drop your pre-loved shoes and footbeds (from any brand) into our designated bins in-store and they’ll be recycled responsibly within Australia.
Shoes will be downcycled and given new life as springy mats for playgrounds and gyms. Together, we’ve diverted almost 20,000 pairs of shoes from landfill… and we’re just getting started.
PROJECTS IN-FLIGHT
PROJECTS IN-FLIGHT
Mapping Our Suppliers
Mapping our suppliers is key to being a transparent brand. As part of our Leather Working Group membership, we have access to in-depth reporting from the tanneries we work with. However, we’re documenting additional Tier 2 and 3 suppliers across other textiles, trims, and components used in our styles to create a full picture of our supply chain.
Becoming a B Corp
In 2022, we started the process to become a B Corp certified business. We can’t say too much just yet, but we’re excited to share more with you in the future.
YOUR QUESTIONS, OUR ANSWERS
Where are FRANKIE4 shoes made?
FRANKIE4 shoes are made in Vietnam with a highly regarded factory that make quality footwear responsibly. They also have a sample room and management team in China. All of our styles are designed by our skilled design team in Australia. Learn more about our suppliers
Are there audits conducted at your factory?
Our footwear and socks supplier completes annual SMETA audits with Sedex. SMETA audits assess labour standards, health and safety, business ethics, and some environmental practices. Over 74,000 companies around the world partner with Sedex to assess their supply chains.
Does your supplier make responsibly?
We're proud of how our supplier operates environmentally. They enforce and adhere to a strict company policy on environmental protection. They recycle the leather, plastic, paper and cartons they work with, and have a legal waste water treatment vendor to collect and clean the water every month.
Wellness
Taking wellness to the next level with award-winning design, centred on our podiatrist founded history.
Responsible Design
For over a decade, responsible and innovative design has been at the core of all we do.
Giving Back
We are proud of our global charity partners who work tirelessly for families in their time of need.
Community
Empowering women from the ground up with style created by women, for women.