Anchal

Anchal's rating applies to the Anchal house apparel brand only and does not cover other brands stocked by Anchal or other categories of products outside of apparel.

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 Anchal “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.
• To minimise waste, it reuses some of its textile offcuts.

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

• It sources its final stage of production from countries with high risk of labour abuse.
• It partners with women artisans or women-owned enterprises.
• It ensures women working in its supply chain receive adequate healthcare including sexual and reproductive services.
• 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 Anchal “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• There’s no evidence it uses animal products apart from silk.

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