Hanna Andersson
Comfortable, durable clothing for babies, kids, and families
Hanna Andersson's Sustainability Rating
Insufficient
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. It promotes its use of organic cotton, but it appears to use many other materials for other collections. Hanna Andersson uses both lower emissions materials such as GOTS cotton, recycled poly, and TENCEL lyocell, as well as high emissions materials including virgin poly, conventional cotton, and elastane. It sells many products with OEKO-TEX certified materials. Commons couldn't find any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials, though Hanna Andersson notes that it has some collection with at least 50% recycled content.
Energy Use & Production
Hanna Andersson doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Hanna Andersson sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.
Packaging & Distribution
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials, but we hope to see more transparency in the future.
Repair & Care
Hanna Andersson doesn't offer repair services or support. Hanna Andersson doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.
Take Back Programs
Hanna Andersson has a take back program called Hanna Me Downs. This program accepts the brand's own clothes for resale. Hanna Andersson doesn't share details on the efficacy of this program beyond noting that it's one of the top children's clothing resale programs.
Slow Fashion
Hanna Andersson offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items frequently throughout the year, both seasonally and for partnerships. It claims to design its products for durability, but doesn't provide share information to support this claim.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Hanna Andersson has a sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy, but this page is hard to find on its website. It doesn't release an annual sustainability report.
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking.
Targets & Offsets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.
Supply Chain & Labor
Hanna Andersson has a supplier code of conduct, but doesn't share it publicly. It states that its code of conduct addresses unauthorized subcontracting and forced or child labor. Hanna Andersson conducts regular audits of its supply chain partners. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain partners.
Hanna Andersson's Insufficient rating is due to a lack of published sustainability information. It’s a medium-sized brand, which means it may have fewer resources for robust sustainability efforts and reporting, though we would like to see more accountability from such a well known company.
Hanna Andersson uses both lower emissions materials such as GOTS cotton, recycled poly, and TENCEL lyocell, as well as high emissions materials including virgin poly, conventional cotton, and elastane. It sells many products with OEKO-TEX certified materials. It helps keep its products out of landfill by offering and prominently promoting its resale program.
However, it frequently releases new products, which can lead to overconsumption and excess waste. Hanna Andersson doesn't share information on any other sustainability topics such as energy use, packaging, supply chain, or emissions.
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