Oobi

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 Oobi “It's a Start”. 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.
• There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste in its supply chain.
• It uses low-impact dyes in some of its products.
• It provides evidence on its efforts to minimise packaging.

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

• Its entire final production stage is certified by Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.
• It partners with women artisans or women-owned enterprises.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• 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 Oobi “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

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