2XU

Rated: Not good enough

price: $$$$

location: United States

2XU is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.

2XU sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Not good enough

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2XU is owned by LVMH.

Its environment rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. It does not use eco-friendly materials. It has set an intensity target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated from its own operations but it has not set a supply chain target. It complies with its own Restricted Substances List but there is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. None of its supply chain is certified by labour standards which ensure worker health and safety, living wages or other labour rights It received a score of 21-30% in the Fashion Transparency Index. It likely publishes information about its supplier policies, audits and remediation processes. It does not publish a comprehensive list of suppliers or information about forced labour, gender equality or freedom of association. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It does not disclose policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It has a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy. It uses wool. It does not use fur, down, leather, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. There is no evidence it traces any animal product to the first stage of production.

2XU is rated 'Not good enough' overall.

Last updated November 2020