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 Gray Label “Great�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
- It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
- It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
- While it offers resale of second hand products, there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to address textile waste in its supply chain.
- It’s eliminated hazardous chemicals throughout its supply chain.
- Its packaging is recyclable.
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 Gray Label “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- Most of its supply chain is certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton, including its entire final production stage and more than half its second stage.
- It traces most of its supply chain.
- It audits some of its supply chain including most of the final and second stages of production.
- There's no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights.
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 Gray Label “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.
- It doesn’t appear to use angora, fur, leather, shearling, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, or down.
Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Gray Label “Good� overall.