Modibodi

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It trains its designers to improve the circularity of its products.
• It opts for sea freight shipping over air freight to reduce its climate impacts.
• It uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging.
• It uses renewable energy in its direct operations (such as stores or offices) but not in its supply chain.

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

• It traces some of its supply chain.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO principles..
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
• It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages.

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

• There's no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, exotic animal skin, leather, shearling, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, or down.
• It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.

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