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RAFA

Rated: Good

Last rated: Sep 2019

price:
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location: United States

RAFA is a women's luxury footwear collection designed and hand-crafted by a group of 20 artisans in Los Angeles, California.

RAFA sustainability rating

This brand was last rated September 2019. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

5 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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RAFA's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it minimises the use of solvent-based chemicals in its shoe production. 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 the USA, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is 'great'. It states that it's entire product range is vegan.

RAFA is rated 'Good' based on information from our own research.

Rated Sep 2019

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