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ten Cate

Rated: It's a start

price:
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location: Netherlands

ten Cate is a Dutch textile company that embodies family values ​​such as cooperation and authenticity.

ten Cate sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

Not applicable

Overall rating: It's a start

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


ten Cate's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it has taken any meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is 'good'. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces some of its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final stage of production.

This brand makes products that are generally free of animal materials. We have not rated its impact on animals. The overall rating is based on environment and labour scores only.

ten Cate is rated it's a start overall.

Last updated August 2021