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Nicholas Kirkwood

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: United Kingdom

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

Nicholas Kirkwood sustainability rating

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.

Last updated September 2022