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ETQ

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: Netherlands

ETQ is an Amsterdam based brand that is building a modern, minimalist perspective on footwear.

ETQ sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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ETQ's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives in most of its supply chain.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Portugal, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits any of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It does not use fur, down, wool, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses leather.

ETQ is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated July 2021