Muji

Rated: Not good enough

price: $$$$

location: Japan

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

Muji sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Not good enough

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Muji's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. 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 in most of its supply chain.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. None of its supply chain is certified by labour standards which ensure worker health and safety, living wages or other labour rights. It received a score of 21-30% in the 2021 Fashion Transparency Index. There is no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. 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 general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy. It uses leather. 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. There is no evidence it traces animal products to the first stage of production.

Muji is rated 'Not good enough' overall.

Last updated May 2022