bbase route to 2025
Milestones in our journey for a better eyewear industry.
2017
Introducing (to date) over 25 recycled and biodegradable materials in our business and to clients, including bpa free and bio acetate materials
2019
Converted 100% of our sample polybags into biodegradable material
2020
Getting our operations Global Recycled Standard certified for deeper transparency and traceability into our recycled offerings
Launching incubbase pilot for higher eyewear learning in partnership with Hong Kong Poly University
2021
Development of our virtual showroom for efficient digital range presentations
Installation of our in-house bbLAB, enhancing our 3D capabilities for rapid sampling
Publishing the bow Responsible Materials Index for Eyewear, empowering brands to have deeper insight into sustainable materials
Getting our operations ICCS+ certified for deeper transparency, traceability and getting one step closer to accurate GHG measuring
Launching the incubbase Design Awards in partnership with Hong Kong Polytechnic University
A key part of bbase’s sustainability journey is the environmental management, energy, health and safety certifications that we have adopted through rigorous third party assessments:
ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
ISO 9001: Quality Control and Management
GRS: Supply Chain Traceability for Sustainable Product
ISCC+: Supply Chain Traceability and Mass Balance for Sustainable Product
HIGG: Social and Environmental Performance of Value Chain
SLCP: Social Responsibility and Supply Chain
SMETA: Environmental Assessment & Business Ethics
ICS: Factory Safety and Working Conditions
C-TPAT GSV: Anti-Terrorism, Safety Assurance and Risk control