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Brooklinen

Last analyzed: 2/7/2026

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Overall score
55/100

Summary

Brooklinen demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through certifications like GOTS® and OEKO-TEX®, the use of organic and responsibly sourced materials, and partnerships aimed at waste reduction. However, the lack of comprehensive public disclosures on energy use, carbon emissions, and labor practices suggests areas for improvement in transparency and sustainability initiatives.

Categories

10 total

Certifications and Standards
7/10

The brand's products hold notable certifications, including GOTS® for organic cotton and OEKO-TEX® for chemical safety, reflecting adherence to recognized environmental and safety standards. Additional certifications like Downmark and GRS further demonstrate their commitment to responsible sourcing.

Sustainable Material Sourcing
7/10

Brooklinen has expanded its use of sustainable materials, such as GOTS®-certified organic cotton and European Flax™, indicating a commitment to environmentally friendly sourcing. However, the extent of these materials across their entire product range is not fully detailed.

Transparency and Traceability
6/10

Brooklinen has made strides in transparency by obtaining certifications like GOTS® and OEKO-TEX® for some products, indicating a commitment to traceable and safe materials. However, the absence of a comprehensive sustainability report limits full visibility into their supply chain practices.

Waste Reduction and Sustainable Packaging
6/10

The brand has introduced laundry products with recyclable or compostable packaging and partners with organizations like Good360 to donate returned products, indicating efforts toward waste reduction. However, detailed information on packaging sustainability across all products is limited.

Animal Welfare and Cruelty-Free
6/10

Brooklinen's down comforters are certified by the Down Association of Canada (Downmark), indicating adherence to certain animal welfare standards. However, detailed information on broader animal welfare policies or cruelty-free certifications is limited.

Water Conservation and Pollution Control
5/10

While Brooklinen's use of organic cotton and European Flax™ suggests efforts to reduce water usage and pollution, specific data on water conservation measures and pollution control practices within their supply chain are not publicly disclosed.

Circularity and Product Longevity
5/10

Brooklinen's partnership with Good360 to donate returned products suggests an interest in circular practices. However, there is limited information on initiatives promoting product longevity or comprehensive circular economy strategies.

Ethical Labor Practices and Fair Wages
5/10

While Brooklinen's GOTS® certification includes social criteria, there is limited publicly available information on the brand's broader labor practices, fair wage policies, or supplier audits.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
4/10

There is limited publicly available information regarding Brooklinen's initiatives in energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy within their operations and supply chain.

Overall Carbon Footprint and Emissions
4/10

Brooklinen has not publicly disclosed comprehensive data on their overall carbon footprint or specific strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making it difficult to assess their performance in this area.