Helmut Lang
Rated: Not good enough
price: $$$$
location: United States
Helmut Lang is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.
Helmut Lang sustainability rating
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Overall rating: Not good enough
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Helmut Lang is owned by Fast Retailing.
Its environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It has set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated from its own operations and supply chain but there is no evidence it is on track to meet its target. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. It has set a deadline to eliminate hazardous chemicals in its supply chain and it is on track to meet its target.
Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. It discloses policies to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.
Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. It has a formal animal welfare policy aligned with Five Freedoms. It uses leather, wool and exotic animal hair. It does not use fur, angora or exotic animal skin. There is no evidence it traces any animal product to the first stage of production.
Helmut Lang is rated 'Not good enough' overall.
