Rated: It's a start
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GORE® WEAR is owned by Goretex.
Its environment rating is it's a start. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. A medium proportion of its fabrics are certified by Bluesign. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products.
Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it has worker empowerment initiatives such as collective bargaining or rights to make a complaint. It sources its final stage of production from countries with extreme risk of labour abuse. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain. It does not disclose any policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.
Its animal rating is 'good'. There is no evidence it has a policy to minimise the suffering of animals. It uses wool. It does not use fur, leather, down, angora, or exotic animal skin. There is no evidence it traces any animal product to the first stage of production.
GORE® WEAR is rated It's a start overall.