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YU STEPANEL

Rated: Good

price:
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location: United Kingdom

YU STEPANEL is an independent jewellery brand based in London that celebrates a slower pace of living and wearing.

YU STEPANEL sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

Not applicable

Overall rating: Good

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


YU STEPANEL's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. Its products are made to order to minimise waste. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in the UK, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. It traces most of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain.

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

YU STEPANEL is rated 'good' overall.

Last updated June 2021