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

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including linen.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use in its manufacturing.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.
• 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 Towa “It’s a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its final production stage happens in New Zealand, a low risk country for labour abuse.
• It partly traces its supply chain including the final and some of the second production stages.
• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
• 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 Towa “Good��. It doesn’t appear to use animal-derived materials but doesn’t claim to be a vegan brand.

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