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Kari Traa

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: Norway

Kari Traa is a womens activewear and hiking brand founded by Norwegian Olympian, Kari Traa.

Kari Traa sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Kari Traa's environment rating is it's a start. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled material. Most of its fabrics are certified by Bluesign. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste.

Its labour rating is it's a start. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. It monitors health and safety issues by visiting all of its final stage of production suppliers. It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It uses leather, down and exotic animal hair. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep. It does not use fur, exotic animal skin or angora.

Kari Traa is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated June 2022