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Poppy Barley

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: Canada

Poppy Barley specialise in everyday footwear.

Poppy Barley sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

4 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 Poppy Barley “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
  • It manufactures its products by hand to reduce its climate impact.
  • It claims to use Leather Working Group certified tanneries but doesn’t specify details about its certification.
  • It produces long-lasting products.

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 Poppy Barley “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

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 Poppy Barley “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 leather, and recycled exotic animal hair.
  • Responsible Wool Standard certifies the wool it sources.
  • It doesn’t appear to use down, fur, angora, or exotic animal skin.

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

Last updated February 2024