Novesta
Rated: It's a start
price: $$$$
location: Slovakia
Novesta specializes in classic, natural rubber and cotton canvas sneakers.
Novesta sustainability rating
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Overall rating: It's a start
Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate
Novesta's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It reuses some of its offcuts to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.
Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Slovakia, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces some of its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.
Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It uses leather. It does not use wool, exotic animal hair, fur, down, angora or exotic animal skin.
Novesta is rated 'It's a start' overall.
