Burlington

Rated: Not good enough

Last rated: May 2022

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location: United States

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

Burlington sustainability rating

This brand was last rated May 2022. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

2 out of 5

Overall rating: Not good enough

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Burlington's rating applies to the Burlington house apparel brands only and does not cover other brands stocked by Burlington or other categories of products outside of apparel.

Burlington's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Little 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 11-20% in the 2021 Fashion Transparency Index. There is no evidence it implements practices to encourage diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It does not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.

. Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. It does not disclose which animal products its uses.

Burlington is rated 'not good enough' overall.

Rated May 2022

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.