Specialized
Rated: Not good enough
price:location: United States
Specialized is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers.
Specialized sustainability rating
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Overall rating: Not good enough
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Specialized's environment rating is 'very poor'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.
Its labour rating is 'very poor'. There is no evidence it has worker empowerment initiatives such as collective bargaining or rights to make a complaint. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It audits some of its supply chain but does not specify what percentage. It does not disclose any policies or safeguards to protect suppliers and workers in its supply chain from the impacts of COVID-19.
Its animal rating is 'good'. There is no evidence it has a policy to minimise the suffering of animals. It uses wool. It does not use fur, leather, down, angora, or exotic animal skin. There is no evidence it traces any animal product to the first stage of production.
Specialized is rated 'not good enough' overall.
