Bonprix

"Bonprix is owned by Otto 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 Bonprix “Not Good Enough”. 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 uses some recycled packaging.

There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to minimise microplastic impacts.

It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain but there’s no evidence it is on track.

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

It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse.

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.

Its Code of Conduct covers ILO principles.

It has an external grievance mechanism for workers in its supply chain to anonymously report concerns like harassment and unpaid 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 Bonprix “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

There's no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.

It has a policy to source wool from non-mulesed sheep but doesn’t provide any evidence to verify its claims.

It appears to use leather, cashmere, alpaca, and down.

It uses some recycled or certified alternatives of conventional cashmere

It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, shearling or mohair.

It has committed to eliminating some animal-derived materials by a target date.

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