VRG GRL
Apparel and accessories celebrating feminine expression
VRG GRL's Sustainability Rating:
Fair
VRG GRL receives a Fair rating because it has made some progress with its materials and production processes, but still has room to grow.
It uses a mix of higher and lower emissions materials, but doesn't have any clearly stated targets to improve its materials mix. It has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its packaging and uses biobased plastics and compostable bags.
VRG GRL doesn't report on its emissions measurement or reduction efforts, but it does use a majority of renewable energy to power its HQ. It has worked to reduce its overproduction and resulting excess waste by sharply decreasing the number of styles it offers.
Raw Materials
VRG GRL uses a mix of lower emissions materials, including linen, cupro, tencel lyocell, and recycled polyester, as well as higher emissions ones such as bamboo, conventional cotton, nylon, wool, spandex, virgin polyester, acrylic, rayon, and viscose. It doesn't have any clearly stated targets for improving its materials mix, but notes that it has worked to reduce its polyester use.
Energy Use & Production
VRG GRL uses a majority of renewable energy to power its headquarters. It doesn't disclose any renewable energy use in its production sites, which is likely the largest portion of its energy demand. VRG GRL sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.
Packaging & Distribution
VRG GRL has made some efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its packaging. Its eco-friendly packaging materials include compostable bags and biobased plastics.
Repair & Care
VRG GRL doesn't offer repair services or a warranty. It gives basic care instructions to help extend garment lifespan.
Take Back Programs
Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.
Slow Fashion
VRG GRL is sometimes considered a fast fashion brand. It has seasonal lines but appears to release additional products throughout the year. It's making efforts to reduce overproduction and has decreased the number of styles it offers by 80% since 2021.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
VRG GRL has a sustainability page linked prominently from its header. This page contains information on materials, packaging, labor practices, and some current progress. It's unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date. It doesn't publish an annual sustainability 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 VRG GRL.
Supply Chain & Labor
VRG GRL doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners beyond stating that everything is mannufactured in China. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions for prohibiting forced or child labor, conducting annual audits of partners, and allowing collective bargaining. Its code of conduct doesn't disallow unauthorized subcontracting or ensure living wages.
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