VAVA

Rated: Not good enough

price: $$$$

location: Germany

The spirit of VAVA eyewear is derived from today’s post-industrial society and the growing belief of belonging to a post-human age

VAVA sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

Not applicable

Overall rating: Not good enough

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


VAVA's environment rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

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 a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it investigates and reports on safety incidents. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits any of its supply chain.

This brand makes products that are generally free of animal materials so it is not applicable to rate its impact on animals. We calculate the overall rating from environment and labour scores only.

VAVA is rated 'Not good enough' based on information from our own research.

Last updated February 2019