Cariuma's Sustainability Rating:
Materials
Slow Consumption
Accountability
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Good
Where Cariuma is doing well: It uses a majority of sustainable fibers in its shoes. It uses plastic-free packaging. Its production partners use some renewable energy. It traces most of its supply chain and shares a supplier code of conduct.
Where Cariuma has room to grow: It has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills. It does not report on its emissions tracking or reduction targets.
Detailed Summary
Materials
How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?
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Raw Materials
Cariuma uses majority lower impact materials in its shoes, including organic cotton, ethically harvested rubber, and LWG certified leather. It does still use some higher impact materials, including virgin plastics. The brand has a goal to increase the use of vegan materials in its products, and it has reported progress against this goal (43% to 65% since 2020).
Energy Use & Production
Cariuma reports that some of its suppliers have begun to integrate renewable energy and energy efficiency measures into their production.
Packaging & Distribution
Cariuma uses 100% plastic-free packaging. It's eco-friend materials include 100% recycled and recylable FSC-certified paper and biodegradable shoe filler. It shoe boxes double as a shipping box in order to minimize packaging.
Slow Consumption
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
Cariuma does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed care instructions to extend garment lifespan.
Take Back Programs
Commons could not find information on any take back programs.
Slow Fashion
Cariuma offers a core evergreen collection, but still has frequene new releases. It limits overproduction by using a made-to-order pre-order program. Customers can also purchase a single shoe if they need a replacement.
Marketing
Commons is stil analyzing this brand's marketing emails.
Accountability
Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?
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Transparency & Reporting
Cariuma has a prominent sustainability page, with details onmaterials, supply chain partners, labor practices, packaging , and emissions reduction. It includes specific, data-driven details. It is unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date. Cariuma does not share an annual sustainability report.
Emissions Tracking
Commons could not find evidence that Cariuma tracks its emissions.
Emissions Targets
Commons could not find emissions reduction targets for Cariuma.
Supply Chain & Labor
Cariuma does not share the names or location of its suppliers. It does report on the traceability of its supply chain (100% for Tier 1, 85% for Tier 2, and 59% for Tier 3). The brand publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which limits subcontracting, protects the right to collective bargaining, requries a living wage, and prohibits forced labor. The brand conducts regular audits of its production partners, which are also WRAP-certified.
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