Rated: Not good enough
price:location: United Kingdom
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Backes & Strauss' environment rating is 'not good enough'. It does not use eco-friendly materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it has taken any meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.
Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Switzerland, a low risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces some of its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.
Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. It uses leather and exotic animal skin. It does not use fur, down, exotic animal hair or angora.
Backes & Strauss is rated 'not good enough' overall.