CSR – Marka Athens

Corporate Social
Responsibility

A portion of the profits (3%) from each sale will be donated by Marka to local organizations, associations, and institutions, supporting the respective communities.

In this way, the owner of such a product experiences Greece through almost all of their senses, becoming a participant in Greek culture and a partner in our endeavor.

Corporate Social
Responsibility

A sustainable brand with a long-lasting commitment to craftsmanship with high environmental standards, Callista Crafts acknowledges the fact that social responsibility and a positive impact on society and the environment is of outmost importance.

So far, the brand has worked with the UN Sustainable
Development Goals:

Gender Equality
Responsible Consumption and Production
Decent Work
Economic Growth

Social responsibility and a positive impact on society and the environment is of outmost importance to Callista Crafts, defining the brand’s actions.

Production

Callista Crafts promotes high environmental standards in its supply chain, by working closely with suppliers and production partners as well as safeguarding the craftswomen employed by the company. Each bag is handcrafted with care and aim for utmost respect for natural materials, with ethically-made products that are aimed to last beyond trends. Meanwhile, repair services offered minimize waste. All types of Italian leather used to create Callista bags apply by European Union’s REACH regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 by the European Parliament and Commission. In addition, eco-friendly materials are used with regards to the packaging processes.

Goal for 2021: In the SS21 collection, the brand’s aim is to cease the usage of wildlife exotics skin materials despite the fact that these materials have certifications for usage as well. A research has started for more eco-friendly materials that are not directly from wildlife.

Founded in the midst of the worst economic crisis of recent history, Callista Crafts is committed to providing an inclusive culture of equal access to decent work to women and men in Greece. Furthermore, this is a sustainable brand with a long-lasting commitment to craftmanship with high environmental standards, acknowledging the fact that social responsibility and a positive impact on society and the environment is of outmost importance.