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Penelope Chilvers

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: United States

Penelope Chilvers is a label where on-trend styles are created using traditional methods with a contemporary twist.

Penelope Chilvers 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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Penelope Chilvers' environment rating is it's a start. It does not use eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. It reuses all of its offcuts to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is it's a start. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Spain, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it investigates and reports on safety incidents. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits any of its supply chain.

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

Penelope Chilvers is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated January 2021