COG

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.
• It takes meaningful action to reduce emissions from transportation and distribution.
• It uses recycled packaging.

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

• Its final production stage happens in Portugal, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
• It visits its suppliers.
• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• 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. Here we rate COG “Great”. PETA listed the brand as vegan.

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