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 BEEN London “Great�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
- It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
- It follows a slow fashion model such as limited production runs and seasonless products.
- Every step of the life cycle for all of its products has circular principles fully embedded including for design, materials, production techniques, and end of life.
- It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
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 BEEN London “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- Its final production stage happens in United Kingdom.
- Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
- It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
- There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
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 BEEN London “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It’s published a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy.
- It uses recycled leather in all of its leather products.
- It doesn’t appear to use shearling, angora, fur, wool, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, or down.
Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate BEEN London “Great� overall.