SUSTANIABILITY STATEMENT
what matters
at mrcarterco, responsibility is not a trend, it’s our foundation.
from the beginning, our mission has been to craft timeless pieces with intention, care, and respect for both material and maker. we know sustainability is a journey, and we continue to evolve with purpose.
our environment
provenance of materials
we work exclusively with surplus and deadstock leathers from italy and france, reimagining existing resources into sustainable designer leather bags. by avoiding virgin leather, we reduce waste and give new life to exceptional european materials. each supplier is carefully selected for transparency and certified ethical sourcing.
low waste design
our design process begins with the hide itself. every bag is shaped within the natural contours of the leather. nothing more, nothing less. if a pattern exceeds what the material allows, we start again. this mindful approach to form ensures minimal waste and authentic sustainability.
lower carbon impact
we consciously minimize our footprint through local production in budapest, reduced hardware use, and mindful logistics. materials and finished pieces travel via public transport whenever possible, contributing to a smaller carbon impact within our city and community.
our people
our bags are handmade by artisans in our buda hills workshop and in our pest based studio, where craftsmanship meets care. we maintain fair wages, ethical working conditions and personal relationships with every maker involved. each piece carries not only skill, but the integrity of those who create it.
our customers
our customers are at the heart of everything we do. we believe in transparent communication, fair value, and quality that lasts. we design for those who seek quiet confidence, contemporary hungarian leather design that endures, not consumes.
