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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 D&DEPARTMENT “Great��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including upcycled materials.
• It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.
• 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 D&DEPARTMENT “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its final production stage happens in Japan, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
• 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 D&DEPARTMENT “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It appears to use recycled down.
• It uses recycled wool in some of its wool products.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, fur, angora, exotic animal skin, or exotic animal hair.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate D&DEPARTMENT “Good�� overall.