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tentree's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    4 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    4 / 5

    Accountability

    5 / 5

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (avoid) to 5 (best).
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Where Tentree is doing well: Tentree uses a majority of sustainable fibers in its garments. Tentree helps keeps garments out of landfill by offering a resale program. Tentree publicly reports on its emissions impact.

Detailed Summary

Materials

4 / 5

How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?

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  • Raw Materials

    Tentree uses a majority lower impact fibers, like organic cotton, TENCEL, and recycled polyester. They use a minimal amount of high impact fibers, like elastane.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use. Tentree sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

  • Packaging & Distribution

    Tentree uses uses a mix of plastic and plastic free packaging. Its eco-friendly packaging materials include fsc certified material. Tentree is working to reduce the impact of shipping emissions by 25% transported by EV in Canada

Slow Consumption

4 / 5

Does this brand lower demand for new items by encouraging conscious consumption and facilitating the long-term use of its products?

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  • Repair & Care

    Tentree includes eco-conscious care instructions on its product pages. It does not offer repair services.

  • Take Back Programs

    Tentree has a take back program that accepts any brand's garments for recycling or resale.

  • Slow Fashion

    Commons could not find enough information on its production strategy. For a small brand, we assume they have some limits on overproduction due to their scale of operations.

  • Marketing

    Commons is currently evaluating its marketing emails.

Accountability

5 / 5

Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    Tentree has a prominent sustainability webpage, as well as an annual sustainability report. The brand's 2023 report contains detailed, strategic information on its initiatives.

  • Emissions Tracking

    Tentree is Climate Neutral certified by the Change Climate Project. It internally measures and publicly reports its company-level meissions. The main driver of their emissions is materials, which contribute ~66%.

  • Emissions Targets

    Tentree has a medium-term, science-aligned emissions reduction target. It also commits to and reports progress on specific reduction actions, like reducing air freight and using fewer high impact materials. The brand offsets their full corporate footprint with vetted offset projects.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    Tentree publishes information about its supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions audits of partners, living wage, allowing collective bargaining.

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