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Alter Made

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: Spain

Alter Made uses eco-friendly materials but is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.

Alter Made sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Alter Made is owned by Mango.

Its environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. There is no evidence that it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Some of its supply chain is certified by Business Social Compliance Initiative Code of Conduct - BSCI and Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance in the final stage of production. It received a score of 21-30% in the Fashion Transparency Index. There is no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It does not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It has a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy. It uses recycled down. It uses recycled wool or Responsible Wool Standard certified wool. It uses exotic animal hair. It does not use fur, angora or exotic animal skin. It traces most animal products to the first stage of production.

Alter Made is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated February 2022