Tekla

Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Tekla “Great”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including organic cotton. 
• It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• It uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact.
• It uses some recycled packaging.
• It uses low-impact dyes in some of its products.

Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Tekla “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its final production stage happens in the European Union, a low/medium risk region for labour abuse.
• Its final production stage is certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.

Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate Tekla “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It uses some recycled or certified alternatives to conventional cashmere and down. 
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, shearling, wool, alpaca, or mohair.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Tekla “Good” overall.