Anekdot
Rating: Good
Price: $ $ $ $
Location: Germany
The Anekdot brand has been rated “Great” in our “Planet” rating, which evaluates brands based on their environmental policies in their supply chains. Anekdot uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including recycled materials, and it also strives to use low-impact materials to limit the use of chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain. In order to minimize waste, Anekdot limits its production runs and avoids using plastic packaging.
In addition to its focus on sustainability, Anekdot also takes steps to reduce the climate impact of its products. It manufactures its products closer to home, which helps to reduce the emissions associated with long-distance shipping. By producing its products in a more local setting, Anekdot is able to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
When it comes to the treatment of workers, Anekdot has received a rating of “It’s a Start” in our “People” rating. This rating assesses brands’ policies and practices regarding workers’ rights, including issues like child labor, living wages, and gender equality. Anekdot’s final production stage takes place in the European Union, which is considered a low to medium risk region for labor abuse. While it does visit its suppliers regularly, there is no evidence to suggest that Anekdot has a formal Code of Conduct in place.
In order to improve its rating in the “People” category, it would be beneficial for Anekdot to ensure that workers in its supply chain are paid living wages. This would help to ensure fair and ethical treatment of all individuals involved in the production process. By implementing a Code of Conduct and actively working towards gender equality, Anekdot can further improve its rating and contribute to a better future for workers in the fashion industry.
As for our “Animals” rating, we have not assigned a rating to Anekdot as its products are generally free of animal-derived materials. This means that Anekdot does not have a significant impact on animals in its supply chain. However, it is always important for brands to have animal welfare policies in place and to ensure that any animal-derived materials they do use are sourced responsibly and traceable.
Overall, based on all the publicly available information we have reviewed, we rate Anekdot as “Good” in our overall rating. This rating takes into account the brand’s performance in both the environment and labor categories. Anekdot’s commitment to using sustainable materials and reducing waste, as well as its efforts to manufacture products closer to home and visit suppliers regularly, contribute to its positive rating. By continuing to improve its labor practices and implementing formal policies and codes of conduct, Anekdot can further enhance its sustainability efforts and make an even greater positive impact on the world.
