LaBante

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

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It uses lower impact materials, but there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to reduce its energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
• There's no evidence it minimises waste.

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

• Its final production stage is certified by Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.
• It traces some of its supply chain.
• It has initiatives to empower women workers in its supply chain.
• It’s not clear if 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 LaBante “Great”. PETA listed the brand as vegan.

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