Thesus
Rated: Good
price:location: Canada
Thesus believes that if we were all more connected to, and respectful of nature, we'd be happier and healthier. So, they make socially and environmentally progressive footwear that helps you Be Outside.
Thesus sustainability rating
Planet
People
Animals
Overall rating: Good
Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate
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 Thesus “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
- It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and [wastewater] in its [supply chain].
- There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste in its supply chain.
- It uses 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 Thesus “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- Its final production stage happens in Portugal, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
- Its Code of Conduct does not cover ILO principles.
- It partly traces its supply chain.
- It ensures workers in the final production stage are paid a [living wage].
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 Thesus “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.
Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Thesus “Good” overall.
