People Tree
Fair wage fashion supporting skilled global artisans
People Tree's Sustainability Rating:
Fair
Fair
People Tree is rated Fair because of its intentional materials choice and production model, though it has an overall lack of sustainability information. People Tree appears to use a majority of lower emissions materials, including 100% organic certified linen and cotton, along with some higher emissions materials like elastane and polyester. It helps limit its production waste by working with independent fairtrade small-batch producers. However, while People Tree is a small brand with likely limited resources, it's lacking reporting on its energy strategy, packaging, and emissions, and it's unclear if the information it does share is up to date.
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume a mix of material types. People Tree makes garments with a mix of lower emissions materials, including 100% organic certified linen and cotton, as well as higher emissions materials isuch as elastane and polyester. It doesn't share any targets for improving its materials, but states that it prioritizes natural fibers.
Energy Use & Production
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's energy use. People Tree sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.
Packaging & Distribution
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials. Commons couldn't find information on this brand's shipping and distribution practices. We assume standard shipping policies and emissions impacts.
Repair & Care
People Tree doesn't offer repair services or a warranty.
It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.
Take Back Programs
Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.
Slow Fashion
Commons couldn't find enough information on People Tree's production strategy. For a small brand, we assume they have some limits on overproduction due to their scale of operations. It appears to operate partially as a platform for independent fair trade producers that use small-batch production.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
People Tree doesn't have a sustainability page or annual sustainability or impact report.
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information for emissions tracking.
Emissions Targets
Commons couldn't find verification that it offsets any emissions. Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for People Tree.
Supply Chain & Labor
People Tree publishes information about its Tier 1 supply chain partners. It doesn't have, or doesn't make public, any supplier code of conduct.
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