Lindex

Lindex is owned by Stockmann.

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 Lindex “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.

• It’s set a target to eliminate hazardous chemicals by 2025 but there’s no evidence it is on track.

• There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.

• 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.

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 Lindex “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Most of its final production stage is audited by Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA Best Practice Guidance.

• It provides leadership programs for women in its supply chain, which can lead to promotions and higher wages.

• It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of its supply chain.

• During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it disclosed some policies 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 Lindex “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It has an animal welfare policy aligned but is not aligned with the Five Domains.

• It appears to use leather and exotic animal hair.

• It uses recycled wool in some of its wool products.

• Responsible Down Standard certifies the down it uses.

• It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, or exotic animal skin.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Lindex “It's a Start” overall.