Agolde
Denim with a focus on vintage-inspired designs and modern fits
Agolde's Sustainability Rating:
Materials
Slow Consumption
Accountability
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Fair
Where Agolde is doing well: Agolde has begun to use lower impact materials in its garments.
Where Agolde has room to grow: Agolde is still reliant on high emissions, fossil-fuel based synthetic materials. Agolde has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills. Agolde does publicly report 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
Commons could not find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. There is evidence that the brand uses a mix of low impact materials, including organic and recycled cotton, as well as high impact materials, including conventional cotton, polyester, and rayon.
Energy Use & Production
Commons could not find information on this brand's renewable energy strategy. Agolde has adopted energy efficient machinery and dyeing practices in the production of its garments. Agolde sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.
Packaging & Distribution
Commons could not find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials.
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
Agolde does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.
Take Back Programs
Commons could not find information on any take back programs.
Slow Fashion
Agolde has seasonal new releases. It limits overproduction and waste by using made to order production.
Marketing
Commons is analyzing the 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
Agolde has a prominent, dedicated sustainability page that inludes information on materials and energy usage. It is primarily narrative and lacks specific data. The brand does not have an annual sustainability report.
Emissions Tracking
Commons could not find information for emissions tracking.
Emissions Targets
Commons could not find verification that it offsets any emissions. Commons could not find emissions reduction targets for Agolde.
Supply Chain & Labor
Commons could not find information regarding Agolde's suppliers. Agolde does not publicly share a supplier code of conduct. It does not appear to disallow subcontracting or conduct third-party audits of its suppliers. The brand makes no mention of a living wage.
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