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Grand Step

Rated: It's a start

Last rated: Jul 2021

price:
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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

This brand was last rated July 2021. The assessment is likely outdated.
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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.

Rated Jul 2021

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.