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 Everlane “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
- It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
- There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
- It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain, and it claims it’s on track.
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 Everlane “It’s a Start�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- Some of its supply chain is certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton in the final and second production stages.
- There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
- To help tackle the gender pay gap, it ensures equal pay for equal work in its supply chain.
- To reduce the risk of modern slavery, it prohibits its suppliers from charging workers recruitment fees.
- Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
- It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of 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 Everlane “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare and clear implementation mechanisms in place.
- It appears to use leather and exotic animal hair.
- It uses recycled wool in some of its wool products.
- Responsible Wool Standard certifies some of the wool it sources.
- It uses recycled down in all of its products.
- It doesn't appear to use angora, fur, 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 Everlane “Good� overall.