ASK SCANDINAVIA

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 ASK SCANDINAVIA “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
• While it offers a rental scheme, there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to minimise textile waste in its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.
• To reduce its climate impacts, it uses renewable energy in some of its supply chain.

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 ASK SCANDINAVIA “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It traces most of its supply chain.
• More than half its final production stage is certified by Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO principles.
• It ensures some workers in the final production stage are paid living wages.

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 ASK SCANDINAVIA “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate ASK SCANDINAVIA “Great” overall.