Athleta

Athleta, owned by Gap Inc., has strong sustainable practices, but could use some work with their animal policies.

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Pros

Certified B-Corporation

Contributed $1,000,000 to workers in its Fair Trade Certified factories.

Uses sustainable materials like recycled nylon, recycled polyester, and TENCEL ®.

Earned an ‘A’ from the Carbon Disclosure Project’s water questionnaire which aims to reduce company water usage.

Diverts 72% of store-waste from landfills as of 2019.

 

Cons

Very little progress towards limiting water usage in production.

No evidence of a formal animal welfare policy.

Does not source its leather, wool, and exotic animal hair.

 

How do we rate?

We rate fashion brands through an objective 5 star rating system. We consider all aspects of the brand’s practices when determining our ratings, including carbon footprint, payment of living wages, animal treatment, reusable materials/packaging, water and textile waste, or dedication to future sustainable initiatives, and more.

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