MONKIND

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 MONKIND “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
• It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• To reduce its climate impacts, it uses renewable energy in its supply chain.
• It uses recycled packaging.
• There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste 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 MONKIND “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Most of its supply chain is certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• It’s not clear if 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 MONKIND “Great”. PETA listed the brand as vegan.

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