Welcome to Bergstrand Consultancy’s Sustainability Edit.
An introduction—Lisa Bergstrand tells us why she started Bergstrand Consultancy.
About Bergstrand Consultancy
Welcome to our monthly Edit about the latest in fashion and sustainability.
I wanted to start by telling you why I started Bergstrand Consultancy.
Bergstrand Consultancy is a sustainability consultancy with a focus on fashion and textile.
I have a background working with product development and fashion design. In 2015 I started to read about sustainability and the many problems the fashion industry is facing. At the time I worked as senior designer at Saint Laurent in Paris. After many years in the industry, working brands of all sizes from luxury to start ups, I had witnessed first-hand how devastating the fashion industry can be, but also how it can be a powerful force for good.
I studied sustainable development including courses on planetary boundaries and circular economy, and decided to dedicate all my time in trying to make the fashion industry more sustainable and ethical.
Coming from a design background, I wanted to help transform brands towards sustainability and accountability, without compromising on style and creativity. I found that there was a gap between sustainability at the time, and fashion, so started Bergstrand Consultancy in 2017.
Around the same time I also started another journey; I wanted to prove that it was possible to make high quality clothing in a truly sustainable way. I came to the conclusion that it had to be natural materials found locally, with traceability all the way down to the farm. And a production chain as local as possible. A NEW SWEDEN was launched in 2019, read more here.
Bergstrand Consultancy now consists of me and two additional experts, Katarina Wallin and Maja Gruvaeus. Katarina is an expert in the development and sourcing of premium and active footwear with over ten years experience in the industry.
Maja works with greenwash-free communications around sustainability and ensures that stories told are authentic and accurate.
We are also looking for a third person to join the team as junior sustainability consultant. (applications accepted until February 28th 2023)
“Even after almost twenty years in the industry, I never stop being amazed over the people I meet. Farmers, designer and factory owners with the dedication to create a more sustainable future.”
- Lisa Bergstrand
At Bergstrand Consultancy our work is tailored around the needs of our clients. From sustainability strategies to workshops in design for circular economy. Read more about us and what we offer on our website.
In our coming Sustainability Edits we will go into detail on important topics and highlight talking points in the world of fashion and sustainability.
If you have any inquiries or would like to get in touch, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Warm regards
Lisa Bergstrand,
Founder and Sustainability specialist
Upcoming Newsletters:
Circularity: Re-sell platforms, what are the options and how do they work?
Regenerative agriculture: What is regenerative farming and why is it important for fashion?
Lower CO2-emissions for wool: Can calculating carbon sequestration give wool a better environmental footprint?
What we’re reading this month:
France new law on sustainability: What does it mean for fashion?
Textile industry's microfibre impact assessed
The super-rich responsible for 50% of the world's emissions.
Fashions leather misinformation problem and why vegan doesn't mean sustainable.
Fashion Week Is Unsustainable. Can Copenhagen Change It?