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Soruka

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: Spain

Soruka offers a range of handbags and backpacks made using recycled leathers by independent artisans in rural India.

Soruka 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


Soruka's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. It manufactures by hand to reduce its climate impact. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

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. There is no evidence it audits its suppliers.

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

Soruka is rated 'good' overall.

Last updated November 2022