Albrekts Guld

Albrekts Guld is owned by Iduna Group.

Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Albrekts Guld “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It doesn’t engage with stakeholders on critical water issues.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
• It uses renewable energy in its direct operations (such as stores or offices) but not in its supply chain.
• While it offers clothing recycling to consumers, it doesn’t report on its results.

Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Albrekts Guld “Very Poor”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It doesn't disclose where its final production stage occurs.
• There’s no evidence it provides financial security to its suppliers, which can result in poor working conditions and wages.
• There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
• The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
• Its Code of Conduct covers some ILO principles.
• During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it did not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate Albrekts Guld “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It appears to use leather.
• It doesn’t appear to use shearling, wool, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, or down.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Albrekts Guld “Not Good Enough” overall.