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Akubra Hats

Rated: It's a start

price:
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location: Australia

Akubra Hats is an Australian hat brand that has been family owned for over 140 years.

Akubra Hats sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Akubra Hats's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It does not use eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact. There is no evidence it has taken any meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Australia, a low risk country for labour abuse. It traces most of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It does not use wool, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses fur and leather.

Akubra Hats is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated June 2022