Citta
EstimatedWe don't have information on Citta yet, so this is based on where homewares, furniture & appliances companies usually make their products (China, Vietnam and India). Labour standards there are typically poor: workers in China, Vietnam and India are very unlikely to earn a living wage, and unions and workers' rights are heavily restricted in China and Vietnam.
Last researched 7 October 2026
Not doing enough. Workers in the supply chain are likely underpaid, unprotected or in danger, and in the worst cases face forced or child labour. Look for a better-graded alternative. What this grade means
Good: 1 of 5
- Pays a living wage
- Respects worker rights
- Full supply chain audit, or made only in countries with rigorous labour standards
- No child or forced labour findings
- Publishes where its products are made (supplier list, named farms or its own factories)
Great: 0 of 3
- Pays beyond a living wage
- Finds and fixes problems, or invests directly in workers' communities
- Actively empowers workers
Needs all Good requirements plus two of these.
Red flags: 2
- Does not pay a living wage
- Hidden or unaudited supply chain (no certification or documentation, or major production in countries with poor worker rights without independent audits)
Where it's made: not disclosed
Showing where homewares, furniture & appliances products are usually made instead.
| Country | Worker rights | Legal wages | Forced labour risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| China 50% | Systematic violations | Below a living wage | Moderate |
| Vietnam 15% | Systematic violations | Well below a living wage | Moderate |
| India 10% | Systematic violations | Well below a living wage | High |
| Poland 10% | Some protections | Slightly below a living wage | Low |
| Indonesia 8% | Systematic violations | Well below a living wage | Moderate |
| Malaysia 7% | Regular violations | Below a living wage | Moderate |
Country conditions from the ITUC Global Rights Index, Global Slavery Index and living wage benchmarks. Certifications and audits can raise a company above its countries' baseline.
Why this grade
- Timber, cotton textiles and ceramics carry moderate raw-material risk; illegal logging is linked to forced labour in some regions.
Città is a family-owned design company based in Auckland that says it partners with artisans and manufacturers to make products ethically, with textiles made mainly in India and other items made in Vietnam, China, Portugal, Lithuania, Mexico and New Zealand. It does not publish a supplier list, factory audit results, a living wage commitment or a modern slavery statement, and does not say how much is made in each country. Its labour-related certification is limited to GoodWeave on selected jute rugs and wool mats, alongside FSC timber and OEKO-TEX linen, which cover materials rather than workers.
What independent sources say
| Source | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| B Corp directory | Not listed | No Città company profile appears in the B Corp directory, and Città's own website makes no B Corp claim. View ↗ |
| Australian Modern Slavery Register | Unclear | No modern slavery statement from Città is identifiable on the Australian register, and Città's website does not publish one. View ↗ |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre | Not listed | No allegations or company responses concerning Città appear on the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. View ↗ |
| Fairtrade (incl. FLOCERT and Fairtrade ANZ) | Not listed | Città does not claim Fairtrade certification for its products. View ↗ |
Sources (5)
- Città – About us · archived copy · Founded 1989 by Margot Acland; based in Mt Eden, Auckland; family owned; 10 NZ stores; general statement on partnering with artisans and manufacturers to make products ethically; no production countri
- Città – Sustainability · archived copy · FSC timber in furniture, OEKO-TEX linen from Belgium and France, GoodWeave certification for select jute rugs and wool mats; no supplier list, audits, living wage, B Corp or modern slavery statement m
- Città sustainability page (global site) · archived copy · Same certifications described; no factory locations, supplier names, audits or living wage commitments disclosed.
- Designed by Città – Together Journal · archived copy · Most textiles made by artisans in India; other partners in Portugal, Lithuania, Mexico and China; some wool blankets made in New Zealand.
- Behind the Scenes: Designer Nikolai Sorensen Returns to Vietnam – Città Journal · archived copy · Città works with suppliers in Vietnam, including a family ceramics maker from Bát Tràng and handmade basket makers.
Last researched 7 October 2026 · details still being verified. Grades are opinions based on the evidence listed here. Represent this company and think something is wrong? A right-of-reply form is coming soon.