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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 Zulu & Zephyr “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including recycled materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used
• It uses lower-impact materials, but there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to reduce its energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
• To minimise waste, it recycles some of its textile offcuts.
• Its packaging is recyclable.

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 Zulu & Zephyr “It's a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• More than half of its final production stage is certified by Business Social Compliance Initiative Code of Conduct - BSCI and Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.
• It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO 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 Zulu & Zephyr “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.
• It appears to use alpaca.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, shearling, cashmere, fur, angora, exotic animal skin, mohair, or down.

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