Joslin

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
• 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.
• It takes meaningful action to reduce emissions from transportation and distribution.

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

• Much of its supply chain is certified by Business Social Compliance Initiative Code of Conduct - BSCI, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton, and Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• 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 Joslin “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It appears to use exotic animal hair, and silk.
• It uses recycled leather in all of its leather products.
• Responsible Wool Standard certifies the wool it sources.
• It doesn’t appear to use down, fur, angora, or exotic animal skin.

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