FURSAC

FURSAC is owned by SMCP.

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 FURSAC “It's a Start”. 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’s published a biodiversity protection policy that applies to some of its supply chain.
• It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain, and it claims it’s on track.
• The brand prioritises recyclable textiles by minimising its use of fibre blends.
• It uses tanneries that are Leather Working Group Silver certified.

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 FURSAC “Not Good Enough”. Unfortunately, FURSAC does not publish sufficient information on the most critical labour issues. You have a right to know how the products you buy affect the issues you care about.

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

• It appears to use leather, shearling, wool, cashmere, mohair, and down.
• Some of its animal-derived materials consist of recycled or certified alternatives to conventional wool.
• It doesn’t appear to use alpaca.
• It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Domains of Animal Welfare.

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