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Russell Athletic

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: United States

Russell Athletic has good policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain but is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.

Russell Athletic sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Russell Athletic is owned by Fruit of the Loom.

Its environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. It has set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated from its own operations and supply chain and it is on track to meet its target. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it has a policy to protect biodiversity in its supply chain.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Some of its supply chain is certified by Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production - WRAPand FLA Workplace Code of Conduct including most of the final stage of production. It received a score of 31-40% 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 discloses policies and safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It uses few animal material in its products. It does not use down, fur, angora, leather, exotic animal skin or exotic animal hair. It uses wool.

Russell Athletic is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated February 2022