FREITAG

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

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including upcycled materials.
• It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• It uses low-impact dyes in some of its products.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.
• It captures rainwater to reduce water use in its supply chain.

Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assesses brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate FREITAG “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It traces most of its supply chain.
• It visits its suppliers but does not state how often.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage 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 FREITAG “Good”. It doesn’t appear to use animal-derived materials but doesn’t claim to be a vegan brand.

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