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Symbology

Rated: Good

price:
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location: United States

Symbology is a womenswear brand that features a range of block printed pieces that empowers women artisans worldwide.

Symbology sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

5 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 Symbology “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
  • It makes products by hand to reduce its climate impact.
  • There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.
  • To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.

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

  • It doesn't disclose where all of its final production stage occurs.
  • There's no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights.
  • It ensures some workers in its supply chain are paid living wages, though not through its entire 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 Symbology “Great�. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

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

Last updated February 2024