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Baukjen

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United Kingdom

Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand with a focus on designing for good.

Baukjen sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Baukjen's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It uses plastic-free packaging. It uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact. It offers a rental scheme to minimise textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces most of its supply chain including all of the final stage of production. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It has a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy. It uses leather. It uses wool accredited by the Responsible Wool Standard. It uses recycled wool and recycled cashmere. It does not use fur, exotic animal skin or angora.

Baukjen is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated November 2022