Madewell
Rated: Not good enough
price:location: United States
Madewell is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.
Madewell sustainability rating
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Overall rating: Not good enough
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Madewell is owned by J.Crew.
Its environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled 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 'not good enough'. Some of its supply chain is certified by Fair Trade USA in the final stage of production. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain but does not specify what percentage. It does not disclose any policies or 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 formal animal welfare policy aligned with Five Freedoms but has no clear mechanisms to implement. It uses wool, leather and exotic animal hair. It does not use angora, down, fur or exotic animal skin. It traces some animal products to the first stage of production.
Madewell is rated 'not good enough' overall.
