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Charlee Swim

Rated: Great

price:
$$$$

location: Australia

Charlee Swim is a sustainable handmade swimwear brand based in Noosa Heads, Queensland.

Charlee Swim sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

Not applicable

Overall rating: Great

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate


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

  • It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
  • It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
  • To minimise waste, its products are made-to-order.
  • It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.

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

  • Its products are made in-house by a small team.
  • Its final production stage happens in Australia, a low risk country for labour abuse.
  • 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. Since Charlee Swim makes products that are generally free of animal-derived materials, we’ve not rated its impact on animals. Its overall rating is based on its combined environment and labour scores.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Charlee Swim “Great” overall.

Last updated 2024-08-12