Introducing P.E.T.A.L.S
Our independent sustainability scorecard
HOAP's Sustainability Scores
We're wayyyyy beyond just the material.
We evaluate every product against 6 core categories through our proprietary evaluation process called P.E.T.A.L.S
Meet P.E.T.A.L.S
The Gatekeeper of HOAP
An ever growing sustainability index designed by HOAP to filter out the greenwashing BS across all products through the evaluation around 6 core categories
P.E.T.A.L.S EVALUATION CATEGORIES
PRODUCTION
From the origin of the material right through to the production of the finished product
ETHOS
Understanding the mission and purpose of the brand and how they use profits to benefit the planet
TRANSPORT
Everything has a footprint but are they doing all they can to minimise or offset it from sourcing to delivery
ACCREDITATIONS
What efforts have been made to ensure their products, suppliers and processes adhere to planet-first standards
LABOUR
From the fields of crops, recycling plants, factories and head offices, Brands should be improving the lives of their workers
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Acting in ways that positively impact communities and the world as a whole alongside profit generation
HOW WE BUILD OUR SCORES
Brands must independently evidence any aspect of the P.E.T.A.L.S in accrue points.
Top products will be indicated by a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal.
P.E.T.A.L.S CRITERIA
PRODUCTION
- Recycled or Regenerative organic material
- Low chemical usage
- Innovative plastic alternatives
- Low waste production
- Green Energy powered
- Circular at End of Life
Organic alone is not enough to qualify to get on HOAP
P.E.T.A.L.S CRITERIA
ETHOS
- Be open and transparent
- Act planet-first
- Stand for quality
- Use profits for good causes
- Exemplary labour records
P.E.T.A.L.S CRITERIA
TRANSPORT
- Supplier transport
- Freight goods analysis
- Green delivery networks
- Last mile partners
P.E.T.A.L.S CRITERIA
ACCREDITATIONS
- Brand accreditations
- Supply chain accreditations
- Material standards
- Supplier standards
- Manufacturer standards
- Labour & Workforce standards
P.E.T.A.L.S CRITERIA
LABOUR
- Living wages as standard
- Safe working environments
- Health & Safety processes
- Gender equality
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusions balance
From suppliers to head offices, no one is excluded.
P.E.T.A.L.S CRITERIA
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Invest in community development
- Investment in education
- Select open, transparent partners
- Invest in sustainable practices and projects
We look to how businesses conduct themselves beyond just physical aspects.
Doesn't get a point in every P.E.T.A.L.S category?
Doesn't Get On HOAP
For any product to feature on HOAP, they must score a point in every category that makes up our proprietary 50+ point product evaluation framework known as P.E.T.A.L.S.