Our Place
Partly verifiedOur Place raises serious concerns: workers in China, Mexico and Thailand are very unlikely to earn a living wage, and unions and workers' rights are heavily restricted in China and Thailand, with no independent audits.
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
| Country | Worker rights | Legal wages | Forced labour risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| China 80% | Systematic violations | Below a living wage | Moderate |
| Mexico 5% | Some protections | Below a living wage | Moderate |
| Thailand 5% | Systematic violations | Below a living wage | Moderate |
| India 5% | Systematic violations | Well below a living wage | High |
| Morocco 5% | Regular violations | Well 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.
Our Place products are designed in Los Angeles and made by factory partners and artisans in China, Thailand, Mexico, India, Morocco and the US, with its main cookware lines such as the Always Pan made in China. The brand has said its factories pay above living wages and are checked through visits and third-party audits, and it previously referred to SEDEX, SA8000, ISO or BSCI audits, but it publishes no supplier list, audit results or wage data, and those audit references are no longer publicly confirmed. No labour certification covering most of its products is publicly confirmed.
What independent sources say
| Source | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| B Corp directory | Not listed | Our Place does not appear as a certified B Corp. View ↗ |
| UK Modern Slavery Statement Registry | Not listed | No modern slavery statement from Our Place appears on the UK registry. View ↗ |
| Australian Modern Slavery Register | Unclear | No Australian modern slavery statement from Our Place has been identified; its Australian revenue is likely below the reporting threshold. View ↗ |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre | Not listed | No allegations against Our Place appear in Business & Human Rights Resource Centre coverage. View ↗ |
Sources (7)
- Where are your products manufactured? - Our Place FAQ · archived copy · Designed in LA, made by artisans and factory partners in the US, Thailand, China, India, Morocco, Mexico and more
- Where Are Our Place Pans Made? - AllAmerican.org · archived copy · Always Pan, ceramics, cleavers and platters made in China; drinking glasses in Thailand; mezcal glasses, ceramics, textiles and stone in Mexico (2024)
- Our Place Always Pan 2.0 - Target · archived copy · Always Pan 2.0 is imported and made in China
- Our Mission - Our Place · archived copy · Brand refers to women-owned manufacturing collectives but gives no certification or audit detail
- The Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Cookware - Sustainable Jungle · archived copy · Previously cited SEDEX, SA8000, ISO and/or BSCI-audited factories in China, Thailand and Mexico; as of 2026 these audits are no longer publicly confirmed
- Ethically sourced home goods - The Everygirl · archived copy · 2021 brand claim that all factories pay above living wages, confirmed by visits, interviews and third-party audits (self-reported)
- Always Pan 2.0 review - LeafScore · archived copy · Ethical factory claims offered without supporting evidence
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.