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POAN

Rated: It's a start

price:
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location: United Kingdom

POAN is a British label that specialises in womenswear.

POAN sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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POAN'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. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact.

Its labour rating is it's a start. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Italy, 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 audits some of its suppliers but does not state what percentage.

Its animal rating is 'good'. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It uses wool and exotic animal hair. It does not use leather, fur, down, angora or exotic animal skin.

POAN is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated August 2022