MPG Sport

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 MPG Sport “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact material including recycled materials.
• There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste in its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.
• It uses some recycled packaging.

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 MPG Sport “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Some of its supply chain is certified by Social Accountability International - SA8000, and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production - WRAP.
• It doesn't disclose where its final production stage occurs.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It claims it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain but doesn't define a living wage.

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 MPG Sport “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare and clear implementation mechanisms in place.
• Responsible Wool Standard certifies the wool it sources.
• Responsible Down Standard certifies the down it uses.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, fur, angora, exotic animal skin, or exotic animal hair.

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