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Marimekko

Rated: It's a start

price:
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location: Finland

Marimekko is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.

Marimekko sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

2 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Marimekko's environment rating is 'good'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It uses low-waste cutting techniques to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence that it has taken any meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. It uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it has worker empowerment initiatives such as collective bargaining agreements. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain. It does not disclose adequate policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.

Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. It has a formal animal welfare policy aligned with Five Freedoms but has few clear mechanisms to implement. It uses leather and exotic animal hair. It has a policy to source wool from non-mulesed sheep but does not provide evidence on how it is implemented. It uses down accredited by the Responsible Down Standard. It does not use fur, angora or exotic animal skin. It traces some animal products to the first stage of production.

Marimekko is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated November 2022