Is Rakuten Kobo sustainable?
Broadly yes — Rakuten Kobo averages 88/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Independent certifications on its products back part of the claim.
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-freeunverified
No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Rakuten Kobo: frequently asked
Is Rakuten Kobo sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Rakuten Kobo averages 88/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Independent certifications on its products back part of the claim.
Rakuten Kobo: Cruelty-free?+
No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Rakuten Kobo: Vegan options?+
We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Rakuten Kobo: Sells in mainland China?+
We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
Rakuten Kobo: Third-party certified?+
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Rakuten Kobo's ethics score?+
Rakuten Kobo averages 88/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.