1% for the planet and our commitment to environmental preservation
Since Velocidade's creation, we have been committed to ensuring a project with a virtuous environmental and social impact. As a brand committed to sustainable development and respect for the environment, Velocidade is a member of the 1% for the Planet program. Companies participating in the program donate 1% of their turnover to the organization's partner associations, which are committed to environmental protection. For several years now, we have been donating 1% of all our sales to contribute to environmental preservation. And we will do so as long as Velocidade exists.
Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our values, and we are constantly looking for new ways to reduce our environmental footprint. In addition to our financial contribution to 1% for the Planet , we are implementing sustainable practices in our production processes.
The Ana–Ariège Natural Spaces Conservatory
This year we made our donation to L'Ana , which is dedicated to the study of biodiversity, natural environments, fauna and flora and the relationships between humans and nature, across the Ariège department.
We firmly believe that every little action counts and that collectively we can make a significant difference for the planet 🍁
Velocidade is the feeling of freedom given by speed, the wind that makes your eyes water, the sound of the air blowing near your ears, a little taste of adrenaline that makes you feel good.
At Velocidade, we believe in cycling as the future of transportation! We've created a set of responsible bike and backpack luggage, designed and handcrafted in our workshop in Mirepoix, Ariège. To learn more about our commitments, click here .
MADE IN FRANCE
We wanted to create our bags with a waterproof and UV-resistant canvas certified Oeko-Tex made in France.
DESIGN
Products designed to last a long time with savings on raw materials and that can be repaired, a sustainable design.
REPARABLE
If it breaks, don't worry, we'll repair your bag!
COMMITMENT
As a committed brand, we donate 1% of our turnover to help preserve the environment.
RICARDO VIEIRA - FOUNDER/DESIGNER/COUTURIER
Ricardo has long been thinking about reducing his environmental impact, whether through his sporting practice of cycling, running, or in his everyday life, having decided to be vegetarian more than 20 years ago. Curious and passionate, he started creating and manufacturing his first objects when his grandfather gave him a sewing machine for his 17th birthday, and since then, he has worked to create, repair, and manufacture with the same energy and in the same direction, that of sobriety and localism. Convinced that the bicycle is the ultimate low-carbon solution for everyday travel, Ricardo decided to create Velocidade, and began designing and creating handmade bags, in a completely artisanal way.
