heine

Rated: Not good enough

price: $$$$

location: Germany

heine is not taking adequate steps to manage its greenhouse gas emissions.

heine sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Not good enough

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heine is owned by Otto Group.

Its environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. It has a general statement about eliminating hazardous chemical but no time-bound target.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. It traces some of its supply chain including all of the final stage of production. 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 including all of the final stage of production. 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 'it's a start'. It has a basic formal policy to protect animal welfare. It uses leather and exotic animal hair. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep. It does not use angora, fur or exotic animal skin. There is no evidence it traces any animal products to the first stage of production.

heine is rated 'Not good enough' overall.

Last updated August 2021