Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent is owned by Kering.

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 Saint Laurent “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton, however it does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials used.
• It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain, and it claims it’s on track.
• It uses low-waste cutting techniques to maximise fabric use.
• It uses Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging.
• It implements water reduction initiatives in its supply chain.

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 Saint Laurent “It's a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Its final production stage happens in medium risk countries for labour abuse, however it doesn't publish an aggregate breakdown of supplier locations.
• There’s no evidence it provides financial security to its suppliers, which can result in poor working conditions and wages.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO principles.
• It has an internal grievance mechanism for workers to report concerns like harassment and unpaid wages but the process isn’t anonymous.
• It audits some of its supply chain including all of the final production stage.
• It provides leadership programs for women in its supply chain, which can lead to promotions and higher wages.
• It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of its supply chain.
• During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it disclosed adequate policies to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

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

• It appears to use leather, shearling, wool, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, down, crocodile skin, snakeskin, and decorative exotic feather.
• Some of its animal-derived materials consist of recycled or certified alternatives to conventional cashmere and wool.
• It doesn't appear to use angora or fur.
• It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Domains of Animal Welfare.
• It has committed to eliminating some animal-derived materials by a target date.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Saint Laurent “It's a Start” overall.