Halara

Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. We assume larger brands are still dependent on high emissions materials. Halara heavily relies on high emissions and synthetic materials like nylon, elastane, and polyester. Halara states that some of its suppliers have the following certifications: GRS, RCS, GOTS, OCS, and OEKO-TEX, but it's unclear what proportion of its materials are included. Commons couldn't find any clear plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials.

Halara does not share information on its energy strategy aside from stating that it added suppliers in 2023 who use alternative energy sources. It's unclear what portion of its production or energy is utilizing renewables. Halara doesn't share targets for expanding its use of renewable energy. Halara sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Halara doesn't appear to have made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging. Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume larger brands still have the standard practice of plastic packaging and excess waste.

Halara doesn't offer repair services or support. Halara doesn't offer a warranty. It gives detailed care instructions for its products.

Halara doesn't offer a take back program to help keep its products out of landfill.

Halara is a fast fashion brand which continually overproduces products, incentivizes overconsumption, and creates excess waste. It claims to take small measures to address its overproduction by operating a pre-sale inventory model for some items and utilizing leftover fabric in accessories.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Halara has a sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy, but this page is hard to find on its website. Despite being a larger company with increased influence, Halara doesn't publish an annual sustainability report, which signals a lack of transparency and accountability.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. We expect large brands with the largest emissions footprint to track and report their data publicly.

Halara states it aims to reduce its GHG emissions, however it does not provide any further details and Commons couldn't find supporting evidence. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Halara publishes some information about its supply chain partners, disclosing that its manufacturers are in East and Southeast Asia. It publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which prohibits child labor, prohibits forced labor, disallows unauthorized subcontracting, and includes general environmental clauses. Its code of conduct doesn't establish grievance mechanisms, ensure the right to collective bargaining, or ensure living wages. Halara doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks, especially given that its manufacturing occurs in areas at high-risk for worker rights issues. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain and labor practices. We expect larger brands to include sufficient details on sourcing, manufacturing, and other supply chain partners.