Carhartt

Rated: Not good enough

price: $$$$

location: United States

Carhartt is not taking adequate steps to manage its greenhouse gas emissions.

Carhartt sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

1 out of 5

Animals

2 out of 5

Overall rating: Not good enough

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Carhartt's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. There is no evidence it has taken any meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'very poor'. Some of its supply chain is certified by Social Accountability International - SA8000 in the final stage of production. It received a score of 0-10% in the 2021 Fashion Transparency Index. There is no evidence it implements practices to encourage diversity and inclusion in its direct operations or supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It has not disclosed 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'. There is no evidence it has a policy to minimise the suffering of animals. It uses leather and wool. It does not use fur, down, angora, exotic animal skin or exotic animal hair. There is no evidence it traces any animal products to the first stage of production.

Carhartt is rated 'Not good enough' overall.

Last updated December 2021