8000Kicks

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 8000Kicks “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including hemp.
• It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• It takes meaningful action to reduce emissions from transportation and distribution.
• While it offers clothing recycling to consumers, it doesn’t report on its results.
• It uses some recycled packaging.

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 8000Kicks “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Some of its final stage is located in low risk countries or certified facilities.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO principles.
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
• It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages.

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 8000Kicks “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate 8000Kicks “Good” overall.