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

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including organic cotton. 
• It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• It uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact.
• It uses some recycled packaging.
• It uses low-impact dyes in some of its 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 Tekla “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its final production stage happens in the European Union, a low/medium risk region for labour abuse.
• Its final production stage is certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in 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 Tekla “It's a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It uses some recycled or certified alternatives to conventional cashmere and down. 
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, shearling, wool, alpaca, or mohair.

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