Fair Wear Foundation Reports
Fair Wear Foundation Reports
Fair Wear Foundation
Since 2021, Icebug has been a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, a non-profit organization that conducts third-party inspections of factories, focusing on working conditions in the clothing and footwear industry.
Icebug ranked as "Leader"
At the end of January 2025, Icebug was ranked in the highest category, "Leader", after undergoing Fair Wear’s latest review, known as the Brand Performance Check. We are, of course, very proud of this achievement—one we wouldn’t have reached without our factory partners and their employees—but our commitment to continuous improvement remains as strong as ever.
Many companies still exploit workers with poor conditions
– Working for fair working conditions and wages is a given for us. Building a successful company by exploiting people can never be OK, and when buying extremely cheap clothing or shoes, one must be aware that someone else is paying the price. Through our collaboration with the Fair Wear Foundation and our factories, we increase transparency and show that we stand behind everything we produce, says Icebug’s CEO, David Ekelund.
Long-term partnerships
For Icebug, a key factor has been maintaining long-term partnerships with the same factories. Rather than jumping between suppliers based on the lowest available price at any given moment, building lasting relationships allows factory owners to provide their employees with job security and fair conditions.
We can drive change
– We have both a responsibility and an opportunity to make a difference. This is an industry where many workers are paid by the piece, with no job security and poor wages. As business owners, we can drive change, and as consumers, we can refuse to support unscrupulous companies selling low-quality goods online, says David Ekelund.
Want to learn more? Visit fairwear.org to find other member companies and more information. And last but not least: don’t hesitate to ask about working conditions when shopping for new clothes—especially when the price seems too good to be true.
We use our business to do good
At Icebug, we’re committed to making better shoes that help you get out every day – no matter the conditions. Also, we have decided to change our industry by taking responsibility for our footprint. Our goal is to make footwear with great durability, low CO2 emissions and respect for people and planet. Part of the money that you invest in us, we give back to the planet by donating to organizations that, for instance, work to preserve old-growth forests.
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