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Koio

Rated: It's a start

Last rated: Nov 2022

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location: United States

Koio is a US-based luxury leather sneakers brand that works to combine modern design, fine material, and century-old techniques.

Koio sustainability rating

This brand was last rated November 2022. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Koio's environment rating is 'good'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. It manufactures by hand to reduce its climate impact. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is it's a start. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Italy, a medium 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. It visits its suppliers but does not state how often.

Its animal rating is it's a start. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It uses leather and wool. It does not use exotic animal hair, fur, down, angora or exotic animal skin.

Koio is rated It's a start overall.

Rated Nov 2022

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.