Théla

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 Théla “Great”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including upcycled materials.
• It uses lower-impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
• Every step of the life cycle for all of its products has circular principles fully embedded including for design, materials, production techniques, and end of life.
• It completes the first and second stages of production closer to home to reduce its climate impact.
• It avoids plastic packaging.

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 Théla “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It provides jobs for workers from disadvantaged communities.
• It traces most of its supply chain.
• It partners with women artisans or women-owned enterprises.
• 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 Théla “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

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