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Contessa Volpi

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: Australia

Contessa Volpi is a luxury swimwear collection crafted from premium Italian lycra.

Contessa Volpi sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

3 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


Contessa Volpi's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Australia, a low risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. It traces all 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 so it is not applicable to rate its impact on animals. We calculate the overall rating from environment and labour scores only.

Contessa Volpi is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated February 2021