Mini Rodini

Mini Rodini reports that more than 75% of its fabrics are lower emissions or certified materials. It uses a majority of 'good' fabrics, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and TENCEL lyocell, and its materials have certifications from GOTS, RWS, GRS, OCS, and OEKO-TEX. Mini Rodini has a goal of 100% certified materials, which appears to be on track based on its recent updates, though the goal year is unclear. It has an upcycled collection that offers products designed to avert landfill waste.

Mini Rodini doesn't share information on its renewable energy strategy. It implements general energy efficiency measures in its operations. Mini Rodini sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Mini Rodini has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its shipping materials by using recycled polybags and certified paper. It's unclear which certification its paper products hold. Mini Rodini is working to reduce its shipping emissions to customers by limiting its use of air freight in upstream operations, though it's transparent about its varied progress.

Mini Rodini offers free under warranty repair options, including: in-store repair. Mini Rodini offers a 3 year warranty. It gives detailed care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

Mini Rodini has 2 take back programs: Mini Rodini Second hand, and Treasures. Both programs accept the brand's own clothes for resale, but there aren't always items available, and the programs aren't well promoted on the brand's site.

Mini Rodini offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items seasonally each year. It limits overproduction and waste via reusing past-season waste/deadstock in its upcycled collection. Mini Rodini shares details on how successful this collection is at diverting material from landfills

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Mini Rodini has a prominent sustainability page with comprehensive details on its climate strategy. It publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. Its last annual report was published in 2023.

Mini Rodini internally measures and publicly reports its company-level emissions, which is unusual for small brands. It includes a breakdown by scope and identifies its top driver of emissions. The last reporting period was 2023. In its most recent update, its estimated emissions footprint was 2,941 tons CO2e.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Mini Rodini publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing some of their geographic locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing), and Tier 2-3 (ingredient and packaging sourcing). It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct, but does share its policy for paying living wages in supply chain partner facilities, which is rare. Mini Rodini conducts regular audits of its supply chain partners, this helps mitigate human and environmental risk. It has labor certifications in its supply chain, including Fair Wear and Fairtrade.