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Oliberté

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: Canada

Oliberté is a footwear company that handcrafts leather boots and shoes in Canada.

Oliberté sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Olibertés environment rating is 'it's a start'. It does not use eco-friendly materials. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Canada, a low risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces some of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start' It does not use wool, fur, angora, down or exotic animal skin or hair. It uses leather.

Oliberté is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated March 2022