Impact Report

How Sustainable Is Pitod?

Founded in 2022 in the UK by Pedro Trajano, Pitod is a fair-trade vegan fashion brand.

Established in 2022 in the United Kingdom by founder Pedro Trajano, Pitod is a genderless, vegan fashion brand focused on organic materials, fair-trade production and inclusive everyday clothing.

1. Environmental
Sustainability

Pitod is a small, values-led fashion brand focusing on people and planet in its mission. It works with organic and recycled materials, vegan products, and reports only remote with very low direct emissions.
IMPACT AREA 01

Materials
& Sourcing

  1. All Pitod’s clothing is made “all over the world using organic cotton and fair trade initiatives,” and no animal materials are used. 
  2. Regarding returns, they explain that if they are too damaged to resell, they recycle and send them back into the start of the supply chain.
  3. According to their Code of Ethics, Pitod prioritises organic and recycled materials and works with partners holding recognised sustainability certifications such as GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Wear, ISO 14001, and FSC.
  4. In 2024, Pitod began phasing out polyester, even recycled polyester, in most products because of microplastic shedding and reliance on fossil fuels. As they state, shorts are the last style with recycled polyester, and they have a new 100% organic-cotton version planned for 2025.
  5. Pitod does not publish a full fiber portfolio, so analysing the exact share of each material type in its collection is difficult. 
IMPACT AREA 02

Climate
& Emissions

  1. Pitod’s 2024 Impact Report uses supplier life-cycle assessments from Stanley/Stella and other partners to calculate product impacts. As it´s known, these LCAs follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the French Bilan Carbone method.
  2. Because Pitod is a fully remote, digital brand with no owned factories, vehicles, or offices, it reports zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
  3. In 2024, Pitod reported 1,972 kg of Scope 3 emissions from its value chain. Most of this came from products (73.3%), followed by marketing (17.2%), shipping (7.4%) and website hosting (2.1%).
  4. More than 1,800 trees were planted through Pitod’s partnerships in 2024, with an estimated potential to absorb over 39,000 kg of CO₂ per year as the trees mature.
  5. Pitod states on its website that it is a member of 1% for the Planet and displays the membership logo. However, we did not find independent public verification of the current membership status
  6. Pitod’s 2024 Impact Report notes that it was prepared internally and has not yet undergone independent third-party verification. But Pitod aims to seek external assurance in future cycles.
  7. Pitod is transparent about methodology and first emissions estimates, but it has not yet set long-term reduction targets. 
IMPACT AREA 03

Water
& Chemicals

  1. Using GOTS-certified organic cotton and other certified materials through its suppliers means that they support reduced synthetic pesticide use and safer chemical practices.
  2. According to their Code of Ethics, Pitod is committed to working with partners that hold environmental certifications such as ISO 14001. However, it is not very clear what share of partners are certified against this ISO model. 
  3. Pitod lists a goal to “Measure Water Usage in Manufacturing Process” and to start measuring and reporting water use in manufacturing for all products, using the 2024 Impact Report as a baseline. But they have not published actual water-use figures yet.
  4. The brand does not share a detailed restricted substances list (RSL) or membership in chemical programmes like ZDHC.
  5. As a result, we can say that Pitod’s water and chemical management approach still lacks quantified data and clear performance indicators.
IMPACT AREA 04

Circularity
& Waste

  1. Pitod uses a “Made On Demand” model, producing or finishing items only after orders come in and keeping bestsellers in very small batches to avoid overproduction and waste.
  2. Pitod states that it never destroys excess stock. Because most products are made to order, damaged returns are recycled and sent back to the start of the supply chain. 
  3. In 2024, 100% of Pitod’s packaging became recyclable. They created new guidance for customers on how to recycle packaging correctly.
  4. Pitod introduced its first biodegradable phone cases in 2024. This production can create up to 85% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional phone cases.
  5. Through the Repair & Renew partnership with knitwear designer Valentina Karellas, Pitod offers customers mending services for damaged knitted garments. The goal is to help extend garment life and reduce waste.
  6. In 2024, Pitod donated over 20% of its revenue to tree-planting initiatives that support local and Indigenous communities.
  7. According to the FAQs, Pitod donates 10% of sales to Rainforest Foundation UK, showing an ongoing financial commitment to climate projects.

2. Social
Sustainability

Pitod positions itself as a genderless, values-driven brand that puts people and the planet at the centre of its Code of Ethics. It is a Living Wage employer and a Certified B Corporation, signalling strong commitments to fair wages, governance, and environmental giving. The brand says all clothing is made in Fair Trade-certified factories and that it sources only from suppliers meeting fair-trade or living-wage standards. However, it does not publish a supplier list, factory locations, or detailed audit results, so it is hard to assess working conditions across its full supply chain.
IMPACT AREA 05

Animal
Welfare

  1. Pitod states in its FAQ that all products are vegan and that it does not use any animal materials or test on animals.
  2. The Code of Ethics prioritises organic and recycled materials rather than animal-derived fibres. Pitod´s material choices largely remove direct animal-welfare risks from its products. But they do not publish a separate animal-welfare policy.  
IMPACT AREA 06

Workplace
Practices

  1. Pitod describes itself as a genderless brand promoting an environment where everyone feels valued.
  2. Pitod commits to supporting fair remuneration and ethical labour practices. 
  3. The Code of Ethics also mentions that they give attention to mental well-being in the workplace. 
  4. Pitod does not disclose workforce details and concrete data on pay levels or benefits.
IMPACT AREA 07

Supply Chain
Workers’ Rights

  1. All clothing is made in Fair Trade-certified factories. As we have explained in our Fair Trade article, this means workers receive fair pay and work in safe conditions.
  2. Pitod’s Code of Ethics aligns with international frameworks such as the UN Global Compact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO conventions, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the UN SDGs.
  3. Pitod does not publish a list of factories, their locations, or detailed audit outcomes. This makes it difficult to verify supply-chain commitments.
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Sources

  1. https://pitod.com/pages/sustainability 
  2. Impact Report 2024 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0630/3655/5512/files/2024_Impact_Report.pdf?v=1744540295 
  3. Factory's Sustainability Report 2024 https://online.fliphtml5.com/spwkv/zvkx/#p=74 
  4. https://pitod.com/pages/faqs 
  5. https://pitod.com/pages/repairs 
  6. https://pitod.com/pages/made-on-demand 
  7. https://pitod.com/pages/climate-commitment 
  8. https://pitod.com/pages/ethics-policies 
  9. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0630/3655/5512/files/Pitod_Code_of_Ethics.pdf?v=1763027518 
  10. https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/pitod/ 

Report published on 09 December 2025.