KappAhl - Sustainability Rating - Good On You

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Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate KappAhl “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton.There’s no evidence it’s set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.It uses some recycled packaging.Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate KappAhl “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.It has initiatives to empower vulnerable women and girls in its supply chain.It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse.There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it disclosed some policies to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate KappAhl “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare but no clear implementation mechanisms in place.It appears to use leather, and exotic animal hair.Responsible Wool Standard certifies some of the wool it sources.Responsible Down Standard certifies the down it uses.It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, or exotic animal skin.It traces some animal-derived materials to the first production stage.Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate KappAhl “Not Good Enough” overall.