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SO-LE Studio

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: Italy

SO-LE Studio was born in London under the Creative Maria Sole Ferragamo and its mission is to transform leftover materials such as leather and brass into unique jewellery and accessories.

SO-LE Studio sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate


SO-LE Studio's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. 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. 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 'good'. It does not use fur, wool, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses recycled leather.

SO-LE Studio is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated December 2021