Jaeger-LeCoultre is owned by Richemont.
Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Jaeger-LeCoultre “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It uses some lower-impact materials, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
- It offers repair services to its consumers.
- There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.
- It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain but there’s no evidence it is on track.
- There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Jaeger-LeCoultre “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- All of its final production stage happens in Switzerland, a low risk country for labour abuse.
- There’s no evidence it provides financial security to its suppliers, which can result in poor working conditions and wages.
- Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
- The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
- There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
- During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it did not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.
Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate Jaeger-LeCoultre “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:
- It appears to use leather and alligator skin.
- It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, shearling, wool, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, or down.
- There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Jaeger-LeCoultre “Not Good Enough” overall.