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Otherwise

Rated: It's a start

Last rated: Nov 2022

price:
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location: Portugal

Otherwise is a fashion brand "for daring and confident men and women" designed in Portugal and made in India.

Otherwise sustainability rating

This brand was last rated November 2022. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

3 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Otherwise's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse. It traces some of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers but does not state how often.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use any animal products but it does not state that it's vegan.

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

Rated Nov 2022

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.