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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 Kuyichi “Great��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• It follows a slow fashion model such as limited production runs and seasonless products.
• To reduce its climate impacts, it uses renewable energy 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 Kuyichi “Great��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It is certified "Leader" by the Fair Wear Foundation.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It has regular face to face meetings with its suppliers, which can improve dialogue and working conditions.
• It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of 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 Kuyichi “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.
• It appears to use leather and wool.
• It doesn’t appear to use angora, fur, shearling, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, or down.
• It uses few animal-derived materials.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Kuyichi “Great�� overall.