Carlings

Carlings is owned by Varner.

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton.

• While it offers clothing recycling to consumers, it doesn’t report on its results.

• It’s eliminated some hazardous chemicals but has not made a commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.

• It’s set an intensity target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain but there’s no evidence it’s on track.

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

• It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse.

• There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.

• It has an external grievance mechanism for workers in its supply chain to anonymously report concerns like harassment and unpaid wages.

• It has initiatives help provide financial security for its suppliers, which can ensure better job conditions for workers.

• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.

• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.

• During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it disclosed adequate policies to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

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

• It has an animal welfare policy aligned but is not aligned with the Five Domains.

• Responsible Down Standard certifies the down it uses.

• Responsible Wool Standard certifies some of the wool it sources.

• It doesn’t appear to use leather, exotic animal hair, angora, fur, or exotic animal skin.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Carlings “It's a Start” overall.