Kapten & Son

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 Kapten & Son “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It uses renewable energy in its direct operations (such as stores or offices) but not in its supply chain.
• It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water 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 Kapten & Son “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Part of its final production stage is certified by Fair Wear Foundation.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of 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 Kapten & Son “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Kapten & Son “Good” overall.