Is Framework sustainable?
Broadly yes — Framework averages 93.5/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Commitment to 100% repairability, plastic-free packaging, and 1% for the Planet annual giving.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
No animal testing is conducted or commissioned for hardware components.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Framework: frequently asked
Is Framework sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Framework averages 93.5/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Commitment to 100% repairability, plastic-free packaging, and 1% for the Planet annual giving.
Framework: Cruelty-free?+
No animal testing is conducted or commissioned for hardware components.
Framework: Vegan options?+
All products are free from animal-derived materials.
Framework: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Framework: Third-party certified?+
We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Framework's ethics score?+
Framework averages 93.5/100 across 4 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.