Louisa Parris

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including upcycled materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.
• It takes meaningful action to reduce emissions from transportation and distribution.
• It avoids plastic packaging.
• Digital printing technology helps reduce its water use.

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

• Its entire final production stage is certified by Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.
• Its final stage of production happens in the UK.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• 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 Louisa Parris “Good”. There’s no evidence it uses animal products apart from silk.

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