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Grand Step

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: Germany

Grand Step is a German footwear brand that has stood for ecological, high-quality, and comfortable shoes for over 25 years.

Grand Step sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Grand Step's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including hemp. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. There is no evidence it minimises packaging. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits any of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It does not use fur, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses leather.

Grand Step is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated July 2021