At Gracelandic, sustainability is not simply a statement, it is a commitment to understanding and improving our impact. As part of this commitment, we conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of one of our silk skirts to better understand the environmental implications associated with its production.
This report was prepared by Grace Achieng Odhiambo, Line Hagh Petersen, and Steina Gunnarsdóttir (2025) as part of the UAU215F Life Cycle Assessment course at the University of Iceland. Together, we examined the environmental impacts associated with the production of a Gracelandic silk skirt, focusing on key indicators such as greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, land use, and terrestrial acidification.
The assessment identifies environmental hotspots within the product's life cycle and explores how different materials and production locations may influence overall environmental performance.
For us, sustainability is a journey of learning, transparency, and continuous improvement. Measuring impact is not about perfection, it is about understanding where we are today so we can make better decisions tomorrow.
By sharing this work, we hope to contribute to greater transparency, informed decision-making, and ongoing dialogue around sustainability in the fashion industry.
We invite you to explore the full report below:
Reference
Odhiambo, G. A., Petersen, L. H., & Gunnarsdóttir, S. (2025). Potential environmental impact from the production of silk skirts (Life Cycle Assessment report, UAU215F Life Cycle Assessment course). University of Iceland.