Amfori is an organization that provide trade, social and environmental services for companies to help improve purchasing strategy. The agents and producers of Zusss are connected for the production processes of our fashion. Amfori helps to map the entire production chain and advise how we can make better, more sustainable choices. This is done through a code of conduct of 11 principles. These principles range from fair pay for labor to preventing child labor. Through a step-by-step approach, they help us put sustainable trade at the center of our efforts.

The Bangladesh Accord is an independent, legally binding agreement between brands and unions. The purpose of the agreement is a safe and healthy garment and textile industry in Bangladesh. At Zusss we apply the rules of this agreement within our fashion lines. The agreement applies to factories producing ready-made garments (RMG), fabrics and knitted accessories. 

The Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI) is an initiative under Amfori, which aims to improve the environmental aspect within the production chain of our fashion items. The organization tests in 11 environmental performance areas, from energy consumption and greenhouse gases to chemical management.

The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is working hard to improve working conditions. At Zusss, we apply the rules of this initiative within our fashion lines. The right to form a trade union, the creation of safe working conditions and the prevention of forced and child labor are among the main pillars of this initiative. Members and their suppliers achieve this by creating an improvement plan to meet International Labor Organization (ILO) standards.

All Zusss care products are created without animal testing. This means that no products and ingredients have been tested on animals. In Europe, animal testing for cosmetics is now also fortunately banned.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization dedicated to conservation and responsible forest management worldwide. Responsible forest management occurs when the social, ecological and economic aspects associated with forest management are taken into account. Paper and wood products that come from an FSC-certified forest contribute to the protection of forests and a healthy environment for people and animals. The 'from paper' line of Zusss is largely FSC certified. Together with our suppliers we are working hard to provide the complete line with this certification. We also strive to compose packaging materials from FSC-certified material.