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Lyle & Scott

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United Kingdom

Lyle & Scott is a Scottish knitwear brand well known historically for its golfing knitwear.

Lyle & Scott sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Lyle & Scott's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses few friendly materials. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is 'good'. 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. It traces some of its supply chain. It audits some of its suppliers including all of the final stage of production.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use fur, leather, down, exotic animal skin or angora. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep. It uses exotic animal hair.

Lyle & Scott is rated 'good' overall.

Last updated August 2021