Bata

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 Bata “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• There’s no evidence it uses any lower-impact materials.
• In all of its shoe production, it uses water based glues, which can be safer for workers and the environment.
• While it offers clothing recycling to consumers, it doesn’t report on its results.
• It takes meaningful action to reduce emissions from transportation and distribution.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.

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 Bata “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 supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
• It provides leadership programs for women in its supply chain, which can lead to promotions and higher wages.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
• 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 Bata “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

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

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