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A A K S

Rated: Good

price:
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location: United Kingdom

A A K S is a fashion brand handcrafted in Ghana that seeks to offers women products with a strong sense of identity and quality

A A K S sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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


A A K S's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials. It makes products by hand to reduce its climate impact. It uses some low impact non-toxic dyes. There is no evidence it minimises packaging.

Its labour rating is 'great'. It works with artisans in Ghana. It traces most of its supply chain including all of the final stage of production. It audits or visits some of its suppliers including all the final stage of production. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It does not use fur, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses leather and wool.

A A K S is rated 'good' overall.

Last updated October 2021