HNST

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

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used
• It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain..
• Every step of the life cycle for all of its products has circular principles fully embedded including for design, materials, production techniques, and end of life.
• It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.

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 HNST “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It doesn't disclose where all of its final production stage occurs.
• It traces some of its supply chain.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO principles.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.

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 HNST “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 HNST “Good” overall.