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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 Blue Banana “It's a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including organic, but does not state its certification clearly.
• It uses lower impact materials, but there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to reduce its energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
• There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste 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 Blue Banana “Not Good Enough��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It states it has a Code of Conduct but does not publicly share it
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• It audits some of its suppliers but does not state what percentage.
• 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 Blue Banana “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.
• It uses recycled down in all of its down products.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, fur, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair, or angora.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Blue Banana “It's a Start�� overall.