A proposed five-level sustainability label for clothing sold in Australia.

1. What the rating measures

• Materials

  Recycled, renewable or responsibly sourced materials.

• Environmental Impact

  Carbon emissions, water use, pollution and chemical impacts.

• Durability and Circularity

  Product lifespan, repairability, recyclability and end-of-life options.

• Supply Chain Transparency

  Whether brands provide reliable information about how and where garments are made.

  
  

2. How the rating works

Rating	Meaning
A	Leading environmental performance
B	Strong environmental performance
C	Meets an acceptable standard
D	Significant improvement required
E	High environmental impact or insufficient evidence

3. Evidence requirements

Ratings should be based on verified product-level information rather than general brand claims.

4. Who would administer it

The framework should ultimately be administered or independently verified through a nationally recognised standard.