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Nicholas Kirkwood

Rated: It's a start

Last rated: Sep 2022

price:
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location: United Kingdom

Nicholas Kirkwood is a luxury shoe brand known for a sculptural aesthetic.

Nicholas Kirkwood sustainability rating

This brand was last rated September 2022. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

2 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Nicholas Kirkwood's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It uses leather from some Leather Working Group certified tanneries. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. It implements water reduction initiatives in some of its supply chain.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Italy, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces some of its supply chain. It visits some of its suppliers but not state how often.

Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It does not use fur, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses leather and wool.

Nicholas Kirkwood is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Rated Sep 2022

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.