Hereness

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 Hereness “It’s a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It produces long-lasting products.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.

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

• It claims it has a Code of Conduct but does not publicly disclose it.
• It doesn't disclose where its final production stage occurs.
• There's no evidence it audits its suppliers.
• 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 Hereness “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, angora, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair, down, or fur.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Hereness “It’s a Start” overall.