TICCC
Maximum achievable under Small Brand Protocol: 90/100. See our methodology for explanation.
| Category | Score | % | Callout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon & Emissions | 1 / 20 | 5% | ⚠ Gap |
| Nature, Biodiversity & Materials | 7 / 20 | 35% | — |
| People & Supply Chain | 5 / 20 | 25% | ⚠ Gap |
| Business Ethos & Governance | 3 / 15 | 20% | ⚠ Gap |
| Transparency & Accountability | 3 / 10 | 30% | ⚠ Gap |
| Clothing Category | 6 / 15 | 40% | — |
What TICCC does well
TICCC is a Cambridge-founded micro-brand assessed under our Small Brand Protocol, which recognises that some reporting requirements are disproportionate for businesses at this scale. Within those constraints, TICCC's clearest strength is where its kit comes from: every garment is made in Italy or Cambridge, 98% of fabrics and components come from European suppliers, and every product carries Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, and GRS certification. The brand is also unusually honest about product trade-offs, stating openly on its website that it will sometimes choose a more durable virgin fibre over a less durable recycled alternative — a position that prioritises product lifespan over marketing claims.
Where the gaps are
The brand has reportedly been tracking emissions internally for three years, but none of this data has been published, which is why carbon scores just 1/20. There is no supplier code of conduct, no published living wage commitment, and no B Corp — gaps that reflect the genuine resource constraints of a small founder-led operation more than a lack of intention.
Verdict: TICCC is rated Listed under the Ethical Endurance Framework, assessed under the Small Brand Protocol. Its European-based manufacturing and certified fabrics are genuine strengths for a founder-led micro-brand, though formal sustainability reporting is still in its early stages.
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