Zulu & Zephyr
Zulu & Zephyr is an Australian fashion brand offering a range of sustainable womenswear including denim, swimwear, dresses, knitwear, and tops & blouses. The brand emphasizes eco-friendly materials and maintains a formal animal welfare policy, though improvements in labor transparency could enhance its overall impact.
Range: Womenswear
Price: Moderate
Location: Australia
Sustainability Rating
- Planet: 4
- People: 3
- Animals: 4
Analysis
Planet
Rating: Good
- Uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials, including recycled materials.
- No evidence of minimizing textile waste during manufacturing.
- No evidence of specific steps to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Use of eco-friendly materials reduces climate impact and limits chemicals, water, and wastewater in production.
People
Rating: It's a Start
- Has a Code of Conduct covering all ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
- Unclear if it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain.
- Traces some of its supply chain.
- Audits some of its suppliers.
Animals
Rating: Good
- Has a formal animal welfare policy aligned with Five Freedoms.
- Does not use leather, wool, down, angora, exotic animal hair, or exotic animal skin.
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