Nisolo's Sustainability Rating:
Materials
Slow Consumption
Accountability
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Where Nisolo is doing well: Nisolo publicly reports on its emissions tracking and reduction efforts. Nisolo has a takeback program, which helps keep shoes out of landfill. Nisolo has incorporated renewable energy into its production. Nisolo uses some lower impact materials in its shoes.
Detailed Summary
Materials
How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?
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Raw Materials
Commons could not find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume use of a mix of material types. While they don't provide proportions, they do detail that their leather is 95% LWG certified, and they are committed to avoided plastic and fossil-fuel based materials unless they are 100% recycled or recyclable.
Energy Use & Production
Commons could not find specific information on this brand's renewable energy use. Nisolo states that it uses renewable energy (solar) at some of their production sites and is planning to expand this. Nisolo sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry. It is working to reduce the span of its operations by localizing at least 25% production from Peru to Mexico.
Packaging & Distribution
Nisolo has made efforts to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its packaging. It uses eco-friendly materials such as recycled and recyclable cardboard. It has made efforts to minimze its packaging by eliminating bags and using only single boxes.
Slow Consumption
Does this brand lower demand for new items by encouraging conscious consumption and facilitating the long-term use of its products?
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Repair & Care
Nisolo does not offer repair services or a warranty. Commons could not find care instructions for this brand.
Take Back Programs
Nisolo has a take back partnership that accepts its own brand's shoes for recycling. It reports on the impact of this program.
Slow Fashion
Nisolo offers a core evergreen collection and has limited new releases.
Marketing
Commons is currently evaluating Nisolo's marketing emails.
Accountability
Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?
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Transparency & Reporting
Nisolo has a prominent sustainability page, with details onmaterials, packaging, labor practices, current initiatives and progress, supply chain partners, emissions reduction, energy use Nisolo does not have a sustainability page. It is unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date.
Emissions Tracking
Nisolo internally measures its overall emissions. It reports emissions on a organization level. Nisolo identifies its top driver of emissions, by including detailed breakdowns.
Emissions Targets
Supply Chain & Labor
Supply Chain & Labor
Nisolo does not publish information about its supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions audits of partners, living wage, allowing collective bargaining.
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