Etiko

Etiko uses majority lower impact materials in its garments, including organic cotton. It uses a minimal amount of high impact fibers, like elastane.

At least one of Etiko's production partners is run partially by solar power and has adopted energy efficiency measures, such as LED lighting.

Etko has made efforts to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its packaging. It uses compostable bags, recycled plastic, and FSC-certified materials.

Etiko does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed care instructions to extend garment lifespan.

Etiko has a take back program that accepts its own brand's items for recycling. It does not share details on the efficacy or impact of this program.

Etiko exclusively offers an evergreen collection.

Commons is still analyzing Etiko's markting emails.

Etiko has a dedicated sustainability page with strategic information about materials, emissions measurement, emissions reduction, packaging, supply chain partners, and labor practices. This page was last updated in 2022 Etiko also has a detailed annual report, with a clear, impact driven strategy and progress reporting. Its latest annual report is from 2021.

Etiko partnered with a third party to measure its emissions. The brand publicly reports these numbers, but does not share a breakdown by scope. In 2021 its estimated emissions footprint was 66.48 tCO2e.

Etiko has a long-term emissions reduction target to become net-zero by 2050. This goal is not SBTi-approved, and Commons could not find progress reported against this goal. Etiko offsets its full company emissions using vetted offsets.

Etiko publishes the names and locations of most of its supply chain. It publicly shares its supplier code of conduct, which disallows subcontracting, protects the right to collective bargaining, requires a living wage, and prohibts forced labor. It conducts regular audits of its partners.