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O.T.A

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: France

O.T.A is a footwear label that creates recycled tire sole sneakers made in Europe.

O.T.A sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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O.T.A's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It uses gold certified Leather Working Group tanneries. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production

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

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

O.T.A is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated July 2021