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Rip Curl is owned by KMD Brands.

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 Rip Curl “It’s a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It’s set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain but there’s no evidence it is on track.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity 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 Rip Curl “It’s a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its entire final production stage is certified by Fair Labor Association (FLA).
• There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
• It partly traces its supply chain including the final and some of the second production stages.
• It provides direct training for its suppliers to help improve working conditions.
• It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages, though not through its entire supply chain.
• During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it disclosed some policies to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

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 Rip Curl “Not Good Enough��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It’s published a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy.
• It appears to use leather, wool, and exotic animal skin.
• Responsible Down Standard certifies some of the down it uses.
• It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, or exotic animal hair.
• It traces some animal-derived materials to the first production stage.

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