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Parker Clay

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: United States

Parker Clay sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great)


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 Parker Clay “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • There’s no evidence it uses any lower-impact materials
  • It produces long-lasting products.
  • It uses tanneries that are Leather Working Group certified.
  • It avoids plastic packaging.

Workers� rights are central to our “People� rating, which assesses brands� policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Parker Clay “Great�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • It traces most of its supply chain.
  • It provides jobs for workers from disadvantaged communities and has demonstrated its positive impact.
  • It partners with women artisans or women-owned enterprises.
  • The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
  • It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages, though not in its entire 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 Parker Clay “It’s a Start�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
  • It appears to use leather.
  • It doesn’t appear to use fur, down, wool, exotic animal skin or exotic animal hair.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Parker Clay “Good� overall.

Last updated 2025-06-17