NOAH

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

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• In all of its shoe production, it uses water based glues, which can be safer for workers and the environment.
• It manufacturers its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
• It uses some recycled packaging.

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

• Its final production stage happens in Italy, a medium-risk country for labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• 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 NOAH “Great”. PETA listed the brand as vegan.

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