BEDI

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• To minimise waste, it reuses some of its textile offcuts.
• It follows a slow fashion model such as limited production runs and seasonless products.
• It uses renewable energy in its direct operations (such as stores or offices) but not in its supply chain.

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 BEDI “Great”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It traces most of its supply chain.
• its final production stage happens in Canada, a low risk country for labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It audits around 50% of its supply chain.
• It has regular face to face meetings with its suppliers, which can improve dialogue and working conditions.
• It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of 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 BEDI “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It’s published a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy.
• It uses recycled leather in all of its leather products.
• Responsible Wool Standard certifies the wool it sources.
• It doesn't appear to use down, angora, fur, exotic animal hair, or exotic animal skin.

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