AQUA DOS AÇORES

An Olfactory Travel Diary

AQUA DOS AÇORES

An olfactory travel diary

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The Brand Bio

Founder:

Cinzia Caiazzo

Established:

2018

Headquarters:

Portugal

Countries of Manufacture:

Portugal and Italy

The story of Aqua dos Açores begins with the bond between a Florentine couple, Cinzia Caiazzo and her husband, and the Azores.

A volcano eruption brought much devastation to the Açores region with continued year-long sand and ash fall covering the surrounding fields. Cinzia and her husband are committed to bringing back vine cultivation to the region through the time intensive work of recovering tradition, selecting only native vine varieties for Aqua dos Açores products.

Aqua dos Açores is essentially an olfactory travel diary; the sensorial tale of one of the most beautiful places in the world, where history, nature, colours and fragrances merge into an indissoluble whole.

The brand's logo is the wind rose, an ancient navigation instrument, a flower of many petals. A graphic synthesis of past and present.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Aqua dos Açores' environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Has sustainability progress targets and policies in place to achieve these

Protects the local environment and its biodiversity in the areas of operation

Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

Uses water systems designed to minimise water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation

Has publicly available water reduction targets

Up to 20% of energy used comes from renewable sources

Energy efficiency: takes steps to reduce energy usage, increase energy efficiency and educates its staff on best practices

Collects scrap materials and/or by-products from its own production for outside recycling and/or repurposing

Product take-back scheme: takes back preloved products and/or packaging for reuse, recycling or disposal

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems

Ensures responsible and ethical sourcing policies are implemented within its supply chain

Uses organic and natural materials/ingredients in its production

Sources raw materials responsibly, from operations that do not have a harmful impact on communities and wildlife

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly marketing and packaging materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials

Packaging materials are designed to be reused, recycled and/or upcycled

Uses biodegradable and/or compostable packaging and/or marketing materials

Does not include any single-use plastic in its packaging

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the product design process and development stages

Is committed to removing microplastic substances and materials from all its products

Implements product lifecycle management and holistic design solutions

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

No animal testing: prohibits the testing of products, formulations and ingredients on animals

No endangered species: does not use materials or substances from species listed as endangered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Factory is in Portugal, local to the Brand's country of origin / business operations, reducing its carbon footprint

Sources up to 25% of its raw materials and labour with local, independent suppliers

Outsources part of its manufacturing in Italy

Works with recognised ethical manufacturers

Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production

Production facilities have systems in place to reduce water and energy consumption

Has systems in place to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

Ensures it monitors any possible toxic chemicals during production

Ensures its suppliers monitor any possible toxic chemicals in production

Waste Management and Recycling

Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

Optimises its design and production to minimise material waste

Recycles more than 50% of its waste

Vegan

Vegan company that does not use any animal or animal-derived ingredients, substances or by-products in its collections, products and packaging

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage

Committed to and has policies/standards in place to ensure responsible labour practices and conditions (e.g. Code of Conduct)

Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate

Gender equality: implements a gender equal pay policy

Has policies in place to support and promote diversity and inclusion

Employees are incentivized to achieve environmental and social progress

Provides training to artisans that are part of its supply chain

Fair Trade Practices

Has a policy in place that requires knowledge of its suppliers' social and environmental practices

Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees and subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage

Ensures no child or forced labour: has policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour throughout its entire supply chain

Product Safety Assurance

Transparency: provides the full list of ingredients and substances used in the label of every product

Products and packaging are PVC-free

Uses non-toxic dyes for its products and packaging

Products are free from parabens and other cosmetic preservatives

Products are gluten-free

Does not use any harsh, toxic or synthetic chemicals and substances in its ingredients, formulations, materials and packaging that negatively impact human health and the environment:

Bisphenol A (BPA)
Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP)
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Formaldehyde
GMOs
Hydrogen Peroxide
Microbeads

Nanoparticles
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Siloxanes
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
Sulfates

Triclosan
PEGs
Petrolatum
Petrochemicals
Phenoxyethanol
Phthalates

Handcrafted, Artisanal

Products are handcrafted by the Brand's partner artisans and manufacturers

Supports the preservation of cultural traditions, skills and techniques through handcrafted production

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Aqua dos Açores

The State of the Art

Take a peek into the world of Aqua dos Açores

Discover Aqua dos Açores Here

The Brand Bio

Founder:

Cinzia Caiazzo

Established:

2018

Headquarters:

Portugal

Countries of Manufacture:

Portugal and Italy

The story of Aqua dos Açores begins with the bond between a Florentine couple, Cinzia Caiazzo and her husband, and the Azores.

The brand's logo is the wind rose, an ancient navigation instrument, a flower of many petals. A graphic synthesis of past and present.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Aqua dos Açores' environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Has sustainability progress targets and policies in place to achieve these

Protects the local environment and its biodiversity in the areas of operation

Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

Uses water systems designed to minimise water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation

Has publicly available water reduction targets

Up to 20% of energy used comes from renewable sources

Energy efficiency: takes steps to reduce energy usage, increase energy efficiency and educates its staff on best practices

Collects scrap materials and/or by-products from its own production for outside recycling and/or repurposing

Product take-back scheme: takes back preloved products and/or packaging for reuse, recycling or disposal

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems

Ensures responsible and ethical sourcing policies are implemented within its supply chain

Uses organic and natural materials/ingredients in its production

Sources raw materials responsibly, from operations that do not have a harmful impact on communities and wildlife

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly marketing and packaging materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials

Packaging materials are designed to be reused, recycled and/or upcycled

Uses biodegradable and/or compostable packaging and/or marketing materials

Does not include any single-use plastic in its packaging

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the product design process and development stages

Is committed to removing microplastic substances and materials from all its products

Implements product lifecycle management and holistic design solutions

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

No animal testing: prohibits the testing of products, formulations and ingredients on animals

No endangered species: does not use materials or substances from species listed as endangered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Factory is in Portugal, local to the Brand's country of origin / business operations, reducing its carbon footprint

Sources up to 25% of its raw materials and labour with local, independent suppliers

Outsources part of its manufacturing in Italy

Works with recognised ethical manufacturers

Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production

Production facilities have systems in place to reduce water and energy consumption

Has systems in place to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

Ensures it monitors any possible toxic chemicals during production

Ensures its suppliers monitor any possible toxic chemicals in production

Waste Management and Recycling

Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

Optimises its design and production to minimise material waste

Recycles more than 50% of its waste

Vegan

Vegan company that does not use any animal or animal-derived ingredients, substances or by-products in its collections, products and packaging

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage

Committed to and has policies/standards in place to ensure responsible labour practices and conditions (e.g. Code of Conduct)

Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate

Gender equality: implements a gender equal pay policy

Has policies in place to support and promote diversity and inclusion

Employees are incentivized to achieve environmental and social progress

Provides training to artisans that are part of its supply chain

Fair Trade Practices

Has a policy in place that requires knowledge of its suppliers' social and environmental practices

Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees and subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage

Ensures no child or forced labour: has policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour throughout its entire supply chain

Product Safety Assurance

Transparency: provides the full list of ingredients and substances used in the label of every product

Products and packaging are PVC-free

Uses non-toxic dyes for its products and packaging

Products are free from parabens and other cosmetic preservatives

Products are gluten-free

Does not use any harsh, toxic or synthetic chemicals and substances in its ingredients, formulations, materials and packaging that negatively impact human health and the environment:

Bisphenol A (BPA)
Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP)
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Formaldehyde
GMOs
Hydrogen Peroxide
Microbeads
Nanoparticles
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Siloxanes

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
Sulfates
Triclosan
PEGs
Petrolatum
Petrochemicals
Phenoxyethanol
Phthalates

Handcrafted, Artisanal

Products are handcrafted by the Brand's partner artisans and manufacturers

Supports the preservation of cultural traditions, skills and techniques through handcrafted production

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Aqua dos Açores

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Aqua dos Açores

The State of the Art

Take a peek into the world of Aqua dos Açores

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

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Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Aqua dos Açores

Discover Aqua dos Açores Here

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Aqua dos Açores

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Aqua dos Açores

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

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