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ESSE

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: Australia

ESSE is offers womens, seasonless ready to wear apparel.

ESSE sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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


ESSE's environment rating is 'good'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact.

Its labour rating is it's a start. Most of 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 but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits its suppliers.

Its animal rating is 'good'. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It uses exotic animal hair. It uses wool accredited by the Responsible Wool Standard. It does not use leather, fur, down, angora or exotic animal skin.

ESSE is rated 'good' overall.

Last updated August 2022