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Fair Indigo - Sustainability Rating - Good On You

By A Mystery Man Writer

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 Fair Indigo “Great”. These are a few factors influencing its score:It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.It produces long-lasting products.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 Fair Indigo “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:It traces all of its supply chain.It visits its suppliers regularly.It’s not clear if 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 Fair Indigo “Good”. It doesn’t appear to use animal-derived materials but doesn’t claim to be a vegan brand.Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Fair Indigo “Great” overall.