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 CIDER “Very Poor�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It uses few lower-impact materials.
- It follows an unsustainable fast fashion model with quickly changing trends and regular new styles.
- There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.
- There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
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 CIDER “Very Poor�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
- There’s no evidence it provides financial security to its suppliers, which can result in poor working conditions and wages.
- It audits some of its suppliers.
- There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
- During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it did not disclose adequate policies or safeguards 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 CIDER “It's a Start�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
- It appears to use wool, and exotic animal hair.
- It doesn’t appear to use leather, down, fur, angora, or exotic animal skin.
- There’s no evidence it traces any animal-derived materials to the first production stage.
Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate CIDER “We Avoid� overall.