Neem

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 Neem “Great”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It follows a slow fashion model such as limited production runs and seasonless products.
• To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.
• It completes the first and second stages of production closer to home to reduce its climate impact.

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

• Much of its final stage is located in low risk countries or certified facilities, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of suppliers.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.

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

• It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.
• It uses recycled leather in all of its leather products.
• It appears to use cashmere.
• It doesn’t appear to use angora, fur, shearling, alpaca, mohair, or down.

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