Katla

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

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
• To minimise waste, it limits its production runs.
• It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.
• It uses lower impact materials, but there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to reduce its energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.

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

• It traces most of its supply chain.
• Its final production stage happens in the USA, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It audits some of its suppliers.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in 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 Katla “Good”. It doesn’t appear to use animal-derived materials but doesn’t claim to be a vegan brand.

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