Christy Dawn

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.
• It takes action to reduce process greenhouse gas emissions in its first production stage.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.

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

• Some of its final stage is located in low risk countries, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of suppliers.
• It partners with women artisans or women-owned enterprises.
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
• It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages.

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 Christy Dawn “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It appears to use leather, wool, and alpaca.
• It doesn’t appear to use shearling, cashmere, mohair, down, angora, fur, or exotic animal akin.
• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.

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