Luxury that doesn't cost the earth
We believe a luxury brand in 2025 has no excuse for cutting ethical and environmental corners. Here's exactly what we're doing — and what we still need to do.
See Our Commitments
How We Operate
These aren't aspirations. They're standards we hold ourselves to today — with public data to back them up.
100%
Certified leather sources
Responsible Materials
Every hide we use comes from certified tanneries that meet LWG (Leather Working Group) Gold or Silver standards — the most rigorous animal welfare and environmental benchmarks in the industry.
60%
Reduction in water usage
Water Stewardship
Our tannery partners have reduced water use by 60% over five years through closed-loop systems and biological treatment. We audit water data annually.
0
Single-use plastics
Circular Packaging
All Martinonoir packaging is made from FSC-certified recycled materials. Dust bags are organic cotton. Boxes are designed to be kept and reused.
40%+
Above minimum wage
Artisan Livelihoods
We pay at least 40% above the Nigerian minimum wage for all artisan roles, provide HMO coverage, and invest in skills development programmes in Lagos.
2026
Target for net-zero operations
Carbon Awareness
We measure and disclose our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions annually. We offset what we cannot yet reduce, and publish full reports on our website.
Lifetime
Free repair promise
Longevity by Design
The most sustainable product is one that never needs replacing. We offer free repairs for life on all Martinonoir leather goods.
What we've done,
what's next
Sustainability is not a destination. It's a series of commitments, each building on the last. Here's our honest ledger.
Request full Sustainability ReportPublished first Sustainability Report
Full disclosure of supply chain, emissions, and labour practices.
Eliminated single-use plastics
All packaging converted to recycled and organic materials.
Launched free lifetime repairs
Every Martinonoir leather piece now comes with a lifetime repair guarantee.
Achieved LWG-certified supply chain
100% of leather sourced from Gold or Silver rated tanneries.
Net-zero operations
Scope 1 and 2 emissions to be net-zero through reduction and renewable energy.
The Martinonoir Lifetime Repair Promise
Every leather piece we sell comes with free repairs for life. Worn stitching, damaged clasps, scuffed leather — send it back and we'll restore it. Because the most sustainable product is one that never reaches a landfill.
1,200+
Products repaired
7 days
Avg. repair time
99%
Customer satisfaction
Free
Cost to customer
Every purchase is a vote for craft over waste
When you buy Martinonoir, you're choosing a product designed to last decades — not months.
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