Rated: It's a start
price:location: United Kingdom
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There Was One is owned by New Guards Group.
Its environment rating is it's a start. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It uses low-waste cutting techniques to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. There is no evidence it has a policy to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
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 worker empowerment initiatives such as collective bargaining or rights to make a complaint. There is no evidence it implements practices to encourage diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It does not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.
Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use down, fur, exotic animal skin or exotic animal hair. It uses recycled wool in some of its wool products. It uses leather.
There Was One is rated It's a start overall.