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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 MATE the Label “Great��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials.
• It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• To minimise waste, it recycles all of its textile offcuts.
• 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 MATE the Label “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its final production stage happens in the USA, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers some ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• It visits its suppliers regularly.
• It’s not clear if 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 MATE the Label “Great��. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate MATE the Label “Good�� overall.