Gina Tricot

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 Gina Tricot “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It follows an unsustainable fast fashion model due to its consistently low price points and quick release of trend-led styles
• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials, and it publishes an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It’s eliminated some hazardous chemicals but has not made a commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.
• 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.
• There’s no evidence it’s set a target to manage water use in its supply chain.

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 Gina Tricot “Not Good Enough”. Unfortunately, Gina Tricot 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 Gina Tricot “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It appears to use wool, alpaca, and mohair.
• Some of its animal-derived materials consist of recycled or certified alternatives to conventional wool and mohair.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, shearling, cashmere, or down.
• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.

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