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Ilk + Ernie

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United Kingdom

Based in Brighton, Ilk + Ernie creates quality, comfortable clothes with a vision to empower and ignite confidence of self.

Ilk + Ernie sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Ilk + Ernie's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including upcycled materials. It recycled its offcuts to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it is taking specific steps to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. However its use of eco-friendly materials reduces its climate impact and limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its facilities are audited and reported through Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces all of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use any animal products but it does not state that it's vegan.

Ilk + Ernie is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated May 2021