Okabashi

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 Okabashi “It’s a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It produces long-lasting products.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.
• While it offers clothing recycling to consumers, it doesn’t report on its results.

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

• Its final production stage happens in the USA, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
• It traces most of its Supply Chain.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
• It visits its suppliers regularly.

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 Okabashi “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

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