Pikolinos

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

• Its leather is certified through Leather Working Group.
• There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste in its supply chain..
• There’s no evidence it’s taking actions to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.

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

• There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
• There’s no evidence it provides financial security to its suppliers, which can result in poor working conditions and wages.

• There’s no evidence it implements practices to support diversity and inclusion in its direct operations or supply chain.
• It audits some of its suppliers.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.

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

• There’s no evidence it has an animal welfare policy.
• It appears to use wool and leather.
• It doesn’t appear to use exotic animal hair, angora, exotic animal skin, down, or fur.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Pikolinos “Not Good Enough” overall.