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Jack Wolfskin

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: Germany

Jack Wolfskin has good policies to monitor suppliers in its supply chain but is not taking adequate steps to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.

Jack Wolfskin sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Jack Wolfskin's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It has eliminated hazardous chemicals for most of the final and second stages of production. There is no evidence it has a policy covering biodiversity. It reduces its climate impact through its use of sea freight for shipping.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Some of its supply chain is certified by Fair Wear Foundation including all of the final stage of production. There is no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. It ensures payment of a living wage in some of its supply chain. It discloses policies and 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 general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy. It uses leather. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep. It uses down certified by the Responsible Down Standard. It does not use fur, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It traces some animal products to the first stage of production.

Jack Wolfskin is rated 'It's a start' based on information from our own research.

Last updated February 2022