Rated: Not good enough
price: $$$$
location: United States
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Decathlon's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. There is no evidence it has a policy to prevent deforestation in the supply chain. It has set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated from its own operations and supply chain but there is no evidence it is on track to meet its target. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives in most of its supply chain.
Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. None 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 21-30% in the 2021 Fashion Transparency Index. There is no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It discloses partially adequate policies and safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.
Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It has a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy. It uses leather and down. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep. It dos not use fur, angora, exotic animal hair or exotic animal skin. It traces some animal products to the first stage of production.
Decathlon is rated 'Not good enough' overall.