Stenströms

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 Stenströms “It’s a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton.

• It uses renewable energy in its direct operations (such as stores or offices) but not in its supply chain.

• It follows a slow fashion model such as limited production runs and seasonless products.

• 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 Stenströms “It’s a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Most of its final production stage happens in the European Union, a low/medium risk region for labour abuse.

• It partly traces its supply chain including the final and some of the second production stages.

• It audits its suppliers but does not specify the perecentage.

• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.

• 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 Stenströms “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 exotic animal hair.

• It doesn't appear to use leather, down, angora, fur or exotic animal skin.

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