Annie Hamilton

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including upcycled materials , however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.
• It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
• It uses recycled packaging.
• Digital printing technology helps reduce its water use.

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

• Most of its final production stage happens in Australia.
• Some of its second stage is located in low risk countries or certified facilities, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of suppliers.
• It partly traces its supply chain including the final and some of the second production stages.
• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.

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 Annie Hamilton “Good”. There’s no evidence it uses animal products apart from silk.

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